Art of Jazz: Quiana Parler
2026-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Charleston Jazz is pleased to partner with the Gibbes Museum on the Art of Jazz music series!

The much-anticipated Art of Jazz Series is where the worlds of art and music come together. In partnership with the Gibbes Museum, this annual three-concert series features original jazz compositions inspired by artwork from the museum’s collection. This unique musical experience has quickly become a fan favorite and tends to sell out fast.

About the Performer:
As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally- and critically- acclaimed Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years prior, she rose to national prominence after her success on the 2003 season of American Idol.
Quiana has worked and collaborated with diverse artists and producers such as Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff and many more. Her performances have been featured on national broadcasts like The View, NBC’s TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and Saturday Night Live, as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
Her vocals on Ranky Tanky’s eponymous debut album has drawn praise and acclaim from some of the nation’s most discerning and respected music critics. Parler uses her artistry to bring the cultural and musical heritage of the SC Lowcountry to some of the most prestigious stages in the US and Europe, like Norway’s Molde jazz and New York City’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Musicians:
Quiana Parler – Vocals
Demetrius Doctor – Keyboards
LaVonta Green – Bass
CL Baxter – Drums
Past Art of Jazz Performances

Art of Jazz: Quiana Parler
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00
Charleston Jazz is pleased to partner with the Gibbes Museum on the Art of Jazz music series!

The much-anticipated Art of Jazz Series is where the worlds of art and music come together. In partnership with the Gibbes Museum, this annual three-concert series features original jazz compositions inspired by artwork from the museum’s collection. This unique musical experience has quickly become a fan favorite and tends to sell out fast.

About the Performer:
As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally- and critically- acclaimed Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years prior, she rose to national prominence after her success on the 2003 season of American Idol.
Quiana has worked and collaborated with diverse artists and producers such as Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff and many more. Her performances have been featured on national broadcasts like The View, NBC’s TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and Saturday Night Live, as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
Her vocals on Ranky Tanky’s eponymous debut album has drawn praise and acclaim from some of the nation’s most discerning and respected music critics. Parler uses her artistry to bring the cultural and musical heritage of the SC Lowcountry to some of the most prestigious stages in the US and Europe, like Norway’s Molde jazz and New York City’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Musicians:
Quiana Parler – Vocals
Stephen Washington – Keyboards
LaVonta Green – Bass
JT Rollerson – Drums
Past Art of Jazz Performances
