Charleston Jazz

THE 'SUITE' SOUNDS OF ELLINGTON: The New Orleans + Far East Suites
2022-03-26 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
THE ‘SUITE’ SOUNDS OF ELLINGTON: The New Orleans and Far East Suites
As one of the most influential figures in jazz, Duke Ellington created a distinctive big band sound, continuing to play what he called “American music” until shortly before his death in 1974. In the words of Ellington, “music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered.” Throughout his 50-year career, Ellington wrote a few long-form multi-movement works, using the suite format to give his jazz a more empowering meaning, resonance and purpose. On March 26, 2022, your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will showcase two memorable, vital and innovative suites from Ellington’s late career – The New Orleans Suite and The Far East Suite. Join your CJO for an evening of The ‘Suite’ Sounds of Ellington, a night dedicated to one of the major creative forces in the music of the twentieth century.

This performance is made possible in part by REV Federal Credit Union.

MARCH 26, 2022
TWO SETS: 5PM + 8PM
Senior (65+) and Military Rates
$10 Student Rates Available | Children 6 and under are FREE*
*Must call Box Office for Student/Child Rate at 843.641.0011
Save 10% with a Season Subscription + Save 5% with a Trio Pass Package.
Your ticket purchase will include access to the virtual performance.
If you need assistance or want to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.

About the Charleston Jazz Orchestra
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Lewis, has been performing for audiences in the Lowcountry for over 13 years. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is comprised of 18 accomplished jazz musicians and is an entertaining and educational example of the rich history of jazz in Charleston. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra offers a six concert subscription series known for its unique, enthusiastically received performances that contribute mightily to the ever-evolving Lowcountry arts scene. Find out more about the Charleston Jazz Orchestra members HERE.
Watch past Charleston Jazz Orchestra performances HERE.

This concert will be performed at Firefly Distillery on March 25 (View HERE) and will be available as a virtual performance on April 16 (View HERE).

2022 CJF: Edwin G. Hamilton Quintet
2022-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians during Family Jazz Day, local jazz groups during Lowcountry Jazz Day (Edwin G Hamilton Quintet, Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout, The Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers, and The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment), and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.

2022 CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Lowcountry Jazz Day
Edwin G. Hamilton Quintet
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Edwin G Hamilton’s Quintet kicks off the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival with style! The Edwin G Hamilton Quintet will take you on a journey of original music with their blend of Jazz, Gospel, and a subtle hint of R&B. Leading from his drumset, Edwin’s dedication to the art of music is inspiring. Edwin G. Hamilton earned a Jazz Fellowship to study with drummer Herlin Riley in New Orleans and has performed/recorded with such notable artists as Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Wycliffe Gordon, and many more. You don’t want to miss this stellar lineup of Lowcountry jazz greats!
Edwin G. Hamilton – Drums/Vocals
Mark Sterbank – Saxophone
Jonathan Lovett – Piano
Bryan Motte – Guitar
Brett Belanger – Bass
Thursday, April 21, 2022
5:30PM
Forte Jazz Lounge

Tickets: $20 – $40
If you need assistance, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
Save $5 off the total ticket price when you purchase a Lowcountry Jazz Day 2 SHOW PASS!

Check out the full schedule of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival HERE.

2022 CJF: Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians during Family Jazz Day, local jazz groups during Lowcountry Jazz Day (Edwin G Hamilton Quintet, Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout, The Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers, and The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment), and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.

2022 CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Lowcountry Jazz Day
Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout
Charleston’s Poet Laureate Marcus Amaker teams up with New Music Collective percussion explorer Ron Wiltrout for a powerful performance of Jazz and Poetry.
Marcus’ poetry and music have been featured and recognized by the Washington Post, The Kennedy Center, NPR, PBS NewsHour, and many others, and he’s currently the Artist in Residence at the Charleston Gaillard Center. One of his poems is on a Grammy-nominated album! Ron performs and records regularly throughout the country, with ensembles ranging from Jazz and Salsa to Avant-Garde and Contemporary Classical music.
Don’t miss Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout – this fan favorite Lowcountry duo at the Charleston Jazz Festival!
Marcus Amaker – Voice/Moog Synthesizers
Ron Wiltrout – Drums/Percussion
Thursday, April 21, 2022
7:00PM
Forte Jazz Lounge

Tickets: $20 – $40
If you need assistance, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
Save $5 off the total ticket price when you purchase a Lowcountry Jazz Day 2 SHOW PASS!

Check out the full schedule of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival HERE.

2022 CJF: Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers
2022-04-21 20:30 - 21:30 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians during Family Jazz Day, local jazz groups during Lowcountry Jazz Day (Edwin G Hamilton Quintet, Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout, The Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers, and The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment), and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.

2022 CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Lowcountry Jazz Day
Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers
Grace McNally Trio and The Plantation Singers blend Jazz, Gospel, Gullah, and Folk influences to create an inspired and heavenly sound! Their music showcases and celebrates the distinctive culture of Charleston. Guitarist/vocalist Grace McNally, keyboardist Jonathan Lovett, and percussion virtuoso Gino Castillo make up the Trio of this special ensemble. The Plantation Singers were created in 1996 under the direction of Ms. Lynette White and are world renowned for singing the music of the Lowcountry. This amazing perfuming group will reach out and draw the crowd in with their foot tapping, hand clapping, and sing-a-long atmosphere!
Grace McNally – Guitar/Vocals
Jonathan Lovett – Organ/Bass
Gino Castillo – Percussion
The Plantation Singers – Gullah Gospel Choir
Thursday, April 21, 2022
8:30PM
Forte Jazz Lounge

Tickets: $20 – $40
If you need assistance, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
Save $5 off the total ticket price when you purchase a Lowcountry Jazz Day 2 SHOW PASS!

Check out the full schedule of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival HERE.

2022 CJF: Abdiel Iriarte Experiment
2022-04-21 22:00 - 23:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians during Family Jazz Day, local jazz groups during Lowcountry Jazz Day (Edwin G Hamilton Quintet, Marcus Amaker + Ron Wiltrout, The Grace McNally Trio + The Plantation Singers, and The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment), and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.

2022 CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Lowcountry Jazz Day
Abdiel Iriarte Experiment
The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment is a hard driving Trio that combines the sound of Afro-Venezuelan-Cuban rhythms with a taste of modern Jazz. Originally from Valencia, Venezuela, Abdiel Iriarte now calls Charleston home. Through original compositions, Pop/Jazz standards and creative sound design with keyboards and various electronic instruments, this talented group promises to bring lots of ‘fire and passion’ to Lowcountry Jazz Night!
Abdiel Iriarte – Piano/Keyboards
Tim Khayat – Electric Bass/Keyboards
Miller Boone – Drums/Percussion
Thursday, April 21, 2022
10:00PM
Forte Jazz Lounge

Tickets: $20 – $40
If you need assistance, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
Save $5 off the total ticket price when you purchase a Lowcountry Jazz Day 2 SHOW PASS!

Check out the full schedule of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival HERE.

2022 CJF: Emmet Cohen Trio feat. Lucy Yeghiazaryan + Bruce Harris
2022-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
2022 Charleston Jazz Festival
Emmet Cohen Trio featuring Lucy Yeghiazaryan and Bruce Harris
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at what he terms “the deepest level of humanity and individuality.” Leader of the “Emmet Cohen Trio” and creator of the “Masters Legacy Series,” Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist and dedicated music educator.
Emmet Cohen is the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association. He also was a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen has appeared at major international jazz festivals and at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall and Washington’s Kennedy Center, in addition to headlining at the Village Vanguard and other major New York jazz clubs. During the lockdown he created “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a weekly livestream that received millions of internet views worldwide. It mirrors the Harlem Rent Parties that sprung up 100 years ago–the roaring twenties of the 1900’s. It is their modern, digital version, which supported many jazz musicians and listeners during the hardships of 2020/21.
As a young immigrant who has brought the real richness of her heritage together with her love for what is truly American, Lucy Yeghiazaryan beautifully sounds out the best expression of the American dream. Yeghiazaryan has established herself as a leading voice in the world of straight ahead vocal jazz in and outside of New York City.
Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, trumpeter Bruce Harris has earned a reputation as one of the most important and emerging voices in jazz today. Bruce Harris’s professional career as a performer has been defined by his infectious joy, undeniable passion and youthful energy.
Featuring
Emmet Cohen, Piano
Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Voice
Bruce Harris, Trumpet
Phillip Norris, Bass
Kyle Poole, Drums
Friday, April 22, 2022
5pm | Doors Open: 4pm
Charleston Music Hall
Tickets: $20 – $45 | $10 Student Tickets
Save $10 off total price with a 2-Show Pass | Save $25 off total price with a 4-Show Ticket Pass
If you need assistance or need to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.

Check out the full schedule of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival HERE.

2022 CJF: Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet
2022-04-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
2022 Charleston Jazz Festival
Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.
Cuba has long shared its great cultural riches with the world, including some of the most incredible pianists on the planet. A fresh new face has emerged and is making waves with his ‘flying hands’ and a unique style that presents a new voice in jazz. Hailing from Havana, Cuba – Jorge Luis Pacheco is fast becoming a seasoned veteran, having performed at some of the most respected venues in the world. From Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Pacheco wowed the crowd at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Festival and gained notoriety at the legendary Apollo Theater for the Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony honoring Herbie Hancock.
Having collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and Arturo O’Farrill, this young talent expresses charisma and exciting energy in his live performances. Pacheco is a virtuoso pianist, composer, arranger, percussionist, and vocalist and Monty Alexander exclaims he “defies genre.” Charleston Jazz is excited to welcome the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet as part of the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival!
Friday, April 22, 2022
8pm | Doors Open: 7pm
Charleston Music Hall
Tickets: $20 – $45 | $10 Student Tickets
Save $10 off total price with a 2-Show Pass | Save $25 off total price with a 4-Show Ticket Pass
If you need assistance or need to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.
Featuring
Jorge Luis Pacheco, Piano/Voice
Yorgis Goiricelaya, Bass
Ramses Rodriguez, Drums
Alfredo Chacon, Percussion

Check out other Charleston Jazz events HERE.

2022 CJF: Kandace Springs
2022-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
2022 Charleston Jazz Festival
Kandace Springs
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.
“Citing Nina Simone as her inspiration, Springs evinces a similarly powerful beauty, a satin ‘n sinew verve, though her soul-infused sound more strongly suggests Cassandra Wilson by way of Whitney Houston.” –JazzTimes
World renowned Blue Note / Capitol recording artist Kandace Springs’ latest album, released in March 2020, is her most personal work yet. Entitled The Women Who Raised Me, it is her loving tribute to the great female singers who inspired her to begin her journey towards becoming one of the premier jazz/soul vocalists of our time. The album will feature her unique interpretations of songs that she first heard growing up in Tennessee, and ranges from such classic icons as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, through 60’s legends Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield, and up to modern masters such as Sade and Lauryn Hill.
“My father used to play me records when I was young, and I fell in love right away with all these great singers”, says Springs. “I literally learned to do what I do by singing along with them. Ever since, I’ve wanted to pay that forward by reminding people of how great these ladies are; we all owe them so much.”
But at the center as always is Kandace’s unique piano style and soul-drenched vocals, and never has the Nashville native sounded so at home in the studio. “I felt so comfortable singing these songs, they are like old friends, and with such great musicians around me I knew we would make magic. I’m so proud of what we did, it’s the best album I’ve ever made.”
Saturday, April 23, 2022
5pm | Doors Open: 4pm
Charleston Music Hall
Tickets: $20 – $45 | $10 Student Tickets
Save $10 off total price with a 2-Show Pass | Save $25 off total price with a 4-Show Ticket Pass
If you need assistance or need to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.
Featuring
Kandace Springs, Piano/Fender Rhodes/Voice
Caylen Bryant, Bass
Camille Gainer, Drums

Check out other Charleston Jazz events HERE.

2022 CJF: Etienne Charles & Creole Soul
2022-04-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
2022 Charleston Jazz Festival
Etienne Charles & Creole Soul
The Charleston Jazz Festival started in 2015 and is a special time of year when jazz fans throughout the country flock to Charleston to celebrate the Holy City’s rich jazz heritage and thriving jazz scene. From April 21 – 24, 2022, the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will feature student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Bruce Harris, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles & Creole Soul.
During Carnival, the island of Trinidad becomes engulfed in a cacophony of sounds – from singing, to the clash of stick fights, and lively calypso music with its hallmark steel pan cadences. As a Trinidadian raised in a musical family, trumpeter Etienne Charles feels a deep connection to the Carnival traditions. At a young age he joined his father’s steel band, performing at Carnival fetes, and immersing himself in the folklore. Through Etienne’s Guggenheim Fellowship Award, he returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture. Inspired by the noises heard throughout the festivities, Etienne’s Carnival: The Sound of a People brings the celebrations to the stage.
Hailed by The New York Times as “an auteur” and by JazzTimes as “A daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism,” NPR’s All Things Considered calls Etienne, “a great young trumpeter…his records filter calypso, reggae and other Afro-Caribbean music into a modern jazz conception.” Critics and audiences alike continue to praise the Trinidadian’s exciting performances, thrilling compositions, and his charismatic onstage presence. Etienne is a Guggenheim Fellow in the Creative Arts, an Associate Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, and has been written in to US Congressional Record for his musical contributions to Trinidad & Tobago and the World.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
8pm | Doors Open: 7pm
Charleston Music Hall
Tickets: $20 – $45 | $10 Student Tickets
Save $10 off total price with a 2-Show Pass | Save $25 off total price with a 4-Show Ticket Pass
If you need assistance or need to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.
Featuring
Etienne Charles, Trumpet, Cajon
Godwin Louis, Saxophone
Alex Wintz, Guitar
Christian Sands, Piano
Russell Hall, Bass
Harvel Nakundi, Drums
Special Guest – Quentin Baxter, Percussion

Check out other Charleston Jazz events HERE.

Family Jazz Day
2022-04-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Royal Missionary Baptist Church, 1807 Pearson Street, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405-4731, United States
Date: Sunday, April 24
Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Location: Royal Baptist Missionary Church
1807 Pearson Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
Charleston Southern University Combo – 2:30-2:55pm
Charleston Jazz Academy Combo 2 – 3:00-3:10pm
Berkeley All-County Jazz Band – 3:15-3:40pm
Charleston Jazz Academy Combo 1 – 3:45-3:55pm
Wando High School Jazz Band – 4:00-4:25pm
College of Charleston Combo 1 – 4:30-4:55pm
Charleston County School of The Arts Jazz Band – 5:00-5:25pm
Free for kids and $5 for adults
Join us for Family Jazz Day featuring youth jazz performers from our community including Charleston Jazz Academy combos, Wando High School Jazz Band, Berkeley All-County Jazz Band, Charleston County School of the Arts Jazz Band, College of Charleston combo, Charleston Southern University combo, and more!

North Charleston Arts Fest and Charleston Jazz Present: Momentum
2022-05-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Oak Terrace Preserve Pavilion, 5200 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston, SC, 29405, United States
Momentum is a newly formed music group, presented by Charleston Jazz, featuring eight of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry. Led by keyboardist Demetrius Doctor, the ensemble performs an eclectic mix of jazz fusion, R&B, soul, and gospel. Their music is inspired by Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, Snarky Puppy, and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and get ready to groove! The Pita Stroller will be on hand to serve up some tasty Mediterranean food options. This performance is presented as a component of the 2022 North Charleston Arts Fest.
VENUE:
Oak Terrace Preserve Pavilion
5200 Lackawanna Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29405
FREE ADMISSION

Jazz Combo Camp!
2022-06-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
For Musicians Grades 7-12
Explore jazz improvisation in a supportive environment while playing in a combo with fellow jazz students! Open to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Students with sight-reading experience. Workshop participants can play saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, flute, vibes, guitar, bass, piano, voice, or drums.

Art of Jazz: Zandrina Dunning + Stephen Washington
2022-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Art of Jazz Series: The Gibbes Museum and Charleston Jazz are teaming up to bring you original compositions inspired by works on view. Enjoy performances by some of Charleston’s most talented musicians. Sponsored by Monster Music & Movies.
Zandrina Dunning is a Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Coach, and Producer originally from Boston Massachusetts. She has performed with local and national recording artists, including Jazz legend George Benson and Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish, American Idol Season 11 finalist, Elise Testone, and more. A prolific performer, she frequently appears with the the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and headlines The Zandrina Dunning Experience. Dunning was honored as Jazz Artist of the Year by the Charleston City Paper in 2020.
Stephen Washington’s musical journey began as a child and continued through his early adult years playing piano for the College of Charleston’s Gospel Choir. In addition to being a proficient jazz artist, Stephen has been privileged to play with national recording Gospel stars CeCe Winans and Travis Greene. Washington has travelled throughout the world, including Spain and Ethiopia, spreading the healing power of music to the masses.
Joining Zandrina and Stephen on this special performance will be bassist David Levray, from Normandy, France.

Art of Jazz: Kevin Patton Quartet
2022-07-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Art of Jazz Series: The Gibbes Museum and Charleston Jazz are teaming up to bring you original compositions inspired by works on view. Enjoy performances by some of Charleston’s most talented musicians. Sponsored by Monster Music & Movies.
Kevin Patton is a composer, instructor, and saxophonist from Charleston, SC. In 2014 graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Music Performance. He has performed at the Piccolo Spoleto and Savannah Black Heritage Festivals, as well as the Atlanta Heritage Music Festival, where he received the Maestro Award. In 2015, Kevin released his album ‘Full Authority,’ which merges his two main influences – Gospel and Jazz. Patton’s goal for the future is to continue to improve, while following the plan that God has for his life.
Kevin Patton – Saxophone
Todd Beals – Trumpet
Will Harvey – Bass
Miller Boone – Drums

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: The Music of Chick Corea - 5pm
2022-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: The Music of Chick Corea
As a pianist of incomparable skill, Chick Corea broadened the scope of jazz during a career spanning more than five decades. With limitless range, Corea was an inventive composer-bandleader who never shied away from new ideas, exploring sounds ranging from fusion to classical. According to Corea, “Great art is made when the artist is free to try whatever techniques he wants, and combine things any way he wants.” On August 20, 2022, several prominent Charleston jazz pianists will have the freedom to create their own arrangements and perform them with your Charleston Jazz Orchestra, celebrating and honoring the music of Chick Corea.
Featured Pianists:
Gerald Gregory | Abdiel Iriarte | Demetrius Doctor | Arshak Sirunyan
Each pianist will be writing and/or bringing in special arrangements for this tribute to one of their musical heroes, Chick Corea.

This performance is made possible in part by REV Federal Credit Union and Richard & Elizabeth Hogue.

August 20, 2022
TWO SETS: 5PM + 8PM
Senior (65+) and Military Rates
$10 Student Rates Available | Children 6 and under are FREE*
*Must call Box Office for Student/Child Rate at 843.641.0011
Save 10% with a Season Subscription + Save 5% with a Trio Pass Package.
Your ticket purchase will include access to the virtual performance.
If you need assistance or want to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.

CHICK COREA, (June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021)
A Prolific Explorer Of Jazz And Classical Music

A DownBeat Hall of Famer and NEA Jazz Master, 23-time Grammy winner, and keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea attained living legend status after five decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering.
Chick is the fourth-most-nominated artist in the history of the Grammys, with 65 nominations. He’s also earned 3 Latin Grammy Awards, the most of any artist in the Best Instrumental Album category.
From straight ahead to avant-garde, bebop to fusion, children’s songs to chamber music, along with some far-reaching forays into symphonic works, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career while maintaining a standard of excellence that is awe-inspiring. A tirelessly creative spirit, Chick continued to forge ahead, continually reinventing himself in the process. Remember Chick Corea HERE

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: The Music of Chick Corea - 8pm
2022-08-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States

Art of Jazz: Jamie Slater Trio
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Art of Jazz Series: Jamie Slater Trio. The Gibbes Museum and Charleston Jazz are teaming up to bring you original compositions inspired by works on view. Enjoy performances by some of Charleston’s most talented musicians. Sponsored by Monster Music & Movies.
Jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Jamie Slater has been a fixture in the Charleston jazz scene for over 20 years. He holds a degree in Music Theory and Composition, with a concentration in Jazz Guitar Performance from the College of Charleston. Jamie studied classical guitar under Grammy Award nominee Marc Regnier and Jazz guitar under educator and author Jim Bastien. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jamie wrote, recorded and self-produced his latest album ‘Augmented Reality’ that can be downloaded on the Bandcamp streaming service.
Jamie Slater – Guitar
John Kennedy – Bass
Josh Hoover – Drums

CUBAN CARNIVAL: Featuring the Buena Vista Legacy Band - 5pm
2022-09-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
CUBAN CARNIVAL Featuring The Buena Vista Legacy Band
What do you get when you place a loose collective of mostly retired musicians spanning several generations in a run-down Egrem recording studio in Havana in 1996? A unique musical experience, an exciting mixture of Cuban musical tradition, and an experience known around the world as the Buena Vista Social Club. On September 17, 2022, your Charleston Jazz Orchestra and the Buena Vista Legacy Band will honor the collaborative spirit of the original Buena Vista Social Club with CUBAN CARNIVAL, creating a once in a lifetime experience at the Charleston Music Hall!
As a collaboration between old friends from Charleston and La Habana, the Buena Vista Legacy Band originated to perform a tribute to the iconic band immortalized in Wim Wender’s 1999 Documentary film Buena Vista Social Club. The band incorporates several young Cuban musicians who have performed with some of the original members of Buena Vista and who are recognized as new legends on the Island.
Buena Vista Legacy Band features several talented musicians from Cuba, including Yusa on the Cuban tres and vocals, Calixto Oviedo on drums and Jorge García on guitar. The band also brings Venezuelan-born musical director Abdiel Iriarte on piano, Iliana Rose also on piano, Gino Castillo of Ecuador on vocals and percussion, Jake Holwegner on upright bass, Mark Rapp on trumpet, and Ron Wiltrout on percussion. In addition, the performance will feature a special appearance by Charlton Singleton. Together, the group aims to serve as an instrument carrying the old Cuban music to a new generation.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
TWO SETS: 5PM + 8PM
Senior (65+) and Military Rates
$10 Student Rates Available | Children 6 and under are FREE*
*Must call Box Office for Student/Child Rate at 843.641.0011
Save 10% with a Season Subscription + Save 5% with a Trio Pass Package.
Your ticket purchase will include access to the virtual performance.
If you need assistance or want to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.

About the Buena Vista Legacy Band
Buena Vista Legacy Band originated in Charleston, South Carolina, after Charleston Music Hall director Charles Carmody called Gino Castillo, band leader of the Cuban Cowboys, with a proposal to do a tribute to the iconic band immortalized in Wim Wender’s 1999 Documentary film Buena Vista Social Club.
The idea was to incorporate into the project several young, Cuban musicians who are recognized as new legends on the Island. Having performed with some of the original members of Buena Vista, these musicians were also part of Wender’s second movie, The Sons of Cuba.
This began a collaboration between old friends from Charleston and La Habana, resulting in a concert showcase first performed at the Charleston Music Hall on October 11th, 2019. The project was also a part of a mini documentary that, on a much smaller scale, respectfully recalls the original film from the 1990’s.

This concert will be available as a virtual performance on October 8 (View HERE).

CUBAN CARNIVAL: Featuring the Buena Vista Legacy Band - 8pm
2022-09-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States

MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL: An Evening of Jazz with Momentum and Da’rrell Ravenell
2022-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
MOJA Arts Festival favorites Da’rrell Ravenel & Peace of Mind Band will grace the stage of the historic Dock Street Theatre for an evening of soul stirring Jazz and Soul. Charleston Jazz’s own Momentum will open the evening and features the Lowcountry’s most skilled players. TICKETS

MILES AHEAD: Musings for Miles Davis featuring Sean Jones
2022-10-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-10-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
MILES AHEAD Musings for Miles Davis featuring Sean Jones
As one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz, Miles Davis shaped the course of modern improvisational music more than a half-dozen times over his fifty-year career, becoming the standard bearer for successive generations of musicians. After receiving two Miles Davis albums (Kind of Blue and Tutu), Sean Jones developed an interest in jazz music. Years later, Jones says, “Davis’s overall vision, the way he changed with the times, the purity of the sound is probably the single most powerful influence on me as an artist.” On October 15, 2022, join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for MILES AHEAD featuring Sean Jones.
Sean Jones is a musical chameleon and is comfortable in any musical setting no matter what the role or the genre. Sean has been prominently featured with a number of artists, recording and/or performing with many major figures in jazz, including Illinois Jacquet, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson and Marcus Miller. Sean was selected by Miller, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter for their Tribute to Miles tour in 2011. Your CJO is excited to welcome trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator, Sean Jones for a Miles Davis tribute Charleston Jazz style. See you on October 15 for Miles Ahead featuring Sean Jones!
OCTOBER 15, 2022
TWO SETS: 5PM + 8PM
Senior (65+) and Military Rates
$10 Student Rates Available | Children 6 and under are FREE*
*Must call Box Office for Student/Child Rate at 843.641.0011
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Your ticket purchase will include access to the virtual performance.
If you need assistance or want to purchase a Wheelchair Space + Companion Seat, please call the box office at 843.641.0011.

This performance has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

About Sean Jones
Music and spirituality have always been fully intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and activist Sean Jones. Singing and performing as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, Sean switched from the drums to the trumpet at the age of 10.
Sean has been prominently featured with a number of artists, recording and/or performing with many major figures in jazz, including Illinois Jacquet, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson and Marcus Miller. Sean was selected by Miller, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter for their Tribute to Miles tour in 2011.
Read more about Sean Jones HERE.

This concert will be available as a virtual performance on November 5 (View HERE).

BIG BAND LEGACY: Charleston Jazz Orchestra + Alva Anderson
2022-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Big Band Legacy: The Charleston Jazz Orchestra
Guest Vocalist: Alva Anderson

Sun, Nov 13
7:30pm
Tickets: $35
Venue:
West Beach Conference Center
2 Shipwatch Rd
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Jazz Big Bands ushered in the 1920s and 1930s swing era led by iconic bandleaders such as Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. The legacy continued with Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, and more. Each artist played a significant role in the development, innovation and popularization of orchestral jazz. The rest is history! Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra as we present a musical timeline of the evolution of jazz orchestra with Big Band Legacy!
This performance is made possible by Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events.

Song List:

Hotter than ‘Ell
Moten Swing
Sing Sing Sing
Things to Come
Ad Lib on Nippon (Far East Suite IX)
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Joshua
Bewitched
Too Close for Comfort
Game of Thrones

Watch an excerpt from the 2021 performance of Big Band Legacy!

HOLIDAY SWING: Charleston Jazz Orchestra
2022-12-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Maestro Robert Lewis and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra will swing you into the holiday spirit with big band arrangements of wintery classics and seasonal favorites. Gather together with your friends and family and add some yuletide cheer with this Charleston Jazz tradition!

Charleston Music Hall Parking:
Camden Garage – 47 John St (Next door)
Charleston Visitors Center Parking Garage – 73 Mary St (Across the street)

This performance is made possible by REV Federal Credit Union.

Song List:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Composed by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Arranged by Dick Goodwin
What Child is This?
Composed by William Chatterdon Dix
Arranged by Kevin Patton
Hark! The Herald Angles Sing
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn and Charles Wesley
Arranged by Kevin Patton
This Christmas
Composed by Donny Hathaway
Arranged by Demetrius Doctor
The Man with the Bag
Composed by Irving Taylor and Dudley Brooks
Arranged by Bert Ligon
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Composed by Albert Hague and Theodor ‘Dr. Seuss’ Geisel
Arranged by Frank Duvall Donkey with a Broken Ear
Composed by Paddy Bell
Adapted by Dick Goodwin
Jingle Bells
Composed by James Pierpont
Arranged by Jason Bellack
Christmas is Coming
Composed by Vince Guaraldi
Arranged by Mark Sterbank
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Composed by Gloria Shayne and Noel Regney
Arranged by Mark Sterbank and Charlton Singleton
Skating
Composed by Vince Guaraldi
Arranged by Robert Lewis
The Christmas Song
Composed by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells
Arranged by Robert Lewis
Check out this clip from Holiday Swing 2021!

Art of Jazz: Abdiel Iriarte Experiment
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
The Art of Jazz Series is one of Charleston Jazz’s most popular annual programs presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Celebrated local musicians compose original works inspired by the art on display at the museum. This program is made possible by the generous support of Monster Music & Movies.

The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment will headline the Art of Jazz Series on Wednesday, June 21st. Iriarte is a talented Venezuelan pianist who resides in Charleston, South Carolina. Known for his captivating performances and fiery Latin and Afro-Cuban style, Iriarte has composed a series of original songs inspired by the works of Damian Stamer, a cutting-edge artist who leverages the power of AI technology in his pieces. Iriarte’s passionate performance combined with Stamer’s unparalleled creations will provide audiences with a once-in-a-lifetime, immersive experience.

About The Musicians
Abdiel Iriarte
Abdiel leads a hard-driving trio that combines the sound of Afro-Venezuelan-Cuban rhythms with a taste of modern jazz. Originally from Valencia, Venezuela, Abdiel Iriarte now calls Charleston home. Through original compositions and creative sound design with keyboards and various electronic instruments, Iriarte and his group bring lots of ‘fire and passion’ to the Art of Jazz series! Timothy Khayat
Born in Grenoble, France, Khayat now calls Charleston home and is known as one of the leading bassists in the Lowcountry. Timothy studied jazz at the College of Charleston and music technology and production at Coastal Carolina University. He also serves as music director for Coastal Community Church in Charleston. Gabriel Fuenmayor
Born and raised in Valencia, Venezuela, Gabriel Fuenmayor is in high demand as a session drummer for recordings. He has performed with with artists such as Pedro Eustache, Pablo Gil, Juan Cristobal Moreno, Carmelo Medina, Road Jazz Band and more. He is signed to the prestigious Bosphorus Cymbals as well as Joyful Noise Drum Co.
About The Artist
Damian Stamer
The Ruminations exhibit at the Gibbes Museum is a captivating display of his artistic talent and vision. The exhibit features a collection of his paintings that explore the relationship between nature and human intervention. In his Collaborations series, Stamer collaborated with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. “Ruminations presents new oil paintings that depict the passage of time in the rural South. Stamer seeks to capture the impermanence of life by returning to his childhood landscape – fields littered with crumbling barns and abandoned buildings. “His heavily layered surfaces blur the line between abstraction and representation as they seek to express the solemn beauty of the old and overlooked. Stamer’s work considers the intersection of past and present, and how new technologies and modes of expression influence traditional approaches to painting.”
– Gibbes Museum of Art Press Release PHOTO: Damian Stamer Collaboration 1: My photographic memory of the inside of an abandoned old rural house in North Carolina filled with junk, low angle, hoarder Renaissance blue drapery Vermeer mildew white wall rusty metal cans living room, 2023 oil on panel 72x 95 inches DS 216. Image used by permission. PHOTO: Damian Stamer Collaboration 2: My photographic memory of the living room of an abandoned rural North Carolina house filled with junk. Objects littered on the floor. Dirty blue renaissance fabric, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting., 2023 oil on panel 72x 95 inches DS 217. Image used by permission.
About The Museum

The Gibbes Museum of Art is a must-visit destination for art lovers in Charleston, South Carolina. The museum boasts an impressive collection of American art, with a focus on Southern art and artists. Visitors can admire works by luminaries such as Henrietta Johnston, Edward Hopper, and William H. Johnson. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts a variety of rotating exhibits, lectures, and events, providing plenty of opportunities to learn and engage with the art world. The building itself is a work of art, with a stunning Beaux-Arts façade and a modern interior that seamlessly blends old and new.

Art of Jazz: Heather Rice & Friends
2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
The Art of Jazz Series is one of Charleston Jazz’s most popular annual programs presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Celebrated local musicians compose original works inspired by the art on display at the museum.

Heather Rice is a Charleston based artist known for her powerful voice and intelligent songwriting. She is an opener for Joan Osborne, Sheryl Crow, and Lady Antebellum. She co-wrote “Like Make Believe” for Hootie and the Blowfish artist, Mark Bryan and was a featured performer in the Las Vegas smash hit and Drama Desk Award-winning show, Toxic Audio. Heather Rice heads Red Lion Recording, her independent record label, where she releases her original music.

Heather Rice – Vocals / Keyboard
Tyler Ross – Guitar
Tim Khayat – Electric Bass
Stuart White – Drums

$35 Members | $45 Non-Members | $15 Student/Faculty
A 3% credit card fee will apply

“Heather Rice. The vocal love child of Patty Griffin and Celine Dion”
Carly Wolfson, Creative Entertainment Group

“A warm, jazzy style… her voice is absolutely stunning!”
The Star Phoenix

“Like an exquisite piece of vintage oil painting, there are splashes of folk-country, dashes of New Orleans blues, splurges of New Age-y jazz, and gallops of old school gospel.” This is one of the most enjoyable and colorful albums in a long while.”
Timothy Yap, Hallels Magazine

“A singer-songwriter known for her unique vocal interpretations of material in the jazz and pop realms.”
Orlando Sentinel

“Opening (for Joan Osborne) was Heather Rice, another strong-voiced woman whose piano ballads soared.”
Jodi Duckett MusikFest

This program is made possible by the generous support of Monster Music & Movies. Drinks are sponsored by Volley Tequila Seltzer.

Art of Jazz: Manny Houston
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
The Art of Jazz Series is one of Charleston Jazz’s most popular annual programs presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Celebrated local musicians compose original works inspired by the art on display at the museum.

Manny Houston is a multi-talented musician, performer, and songwriter with a passion for creating unforgettable musical experiences. Raised in South Carolina, Manny began his musical journey playing piano in his father’s church, later earning a degree in classical piano from the College of Charleston. Manny has starred in off-Broadway shows, performed in residency in Las Vegas with Freestyle Love Supreme (with Lin Manuel and Wayne Brady), and also worked as a songwriter under the mentorship of Stargate, NeYo and other industry heavyweights. With a passion for excellence and dedication, Manny is a true master of his craft.

Band Members:
Mike Quinn – Saxophone
Stachia Simmons – Drums

$35 Members | $45 Non-Members | $15 Student/Faculty

A 3% credit card fee will apply

This program is made possible by the generous support of Monster Music & Movies. Drinks are sponsored by Volley Tequila Seltzer.

QUEENS OF JAZZ - Charleston Jazz Orchestra + Quiana Parler
2023-09-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
They are the voices of hope. They are pioneers of melody, lyrics, and rhythm. They are courageous ambassadors of an American art form. They are the Queens of Jazz! Grammy-Award-winning vocalist Quiana Parler will lend her voice of liquid gold to the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable journey through the greatest female jazz stars. From Ella Fitzgerald to Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and more, the Lowcountry’s own superstar paired with a world-class big band is an evening you won’t want to miss!

This performance is supported in part by Richard and Elizabeth Hogue.

Concert Length: 90 min (no intermission) About Quiana Parler
A member of the multi-Grammy Award-winning band, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler draws her musical roots from her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Parler began her professional career singing for Calvin Gilmore of the “The Carolina Opry”. After years of being one of the most sought after vocalists in South Carolina Low Country, in 2003 she parlayed a placement in the Top 48 of season two of the Fox hit American Idol into an enviable career as a featured vocalist on national tours with some of the country’s most well-known artists. She has shared those stages with a diverse array of artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Keith Sweat, Clay Aiken, Miranda Lambert, and others. Additionally, Quiana can be heard on albums by Clay Aiken, Bianca Ryan and Renee Olstead, and she has recorded with some of the industry’s most respected producers, like Walter Afanasieff and David Foster. Her talents have been highly sought after for events held by some of the area’s biggest corporate and non-profit organizations, such as Benefit Focus, Roper Xavier Hospital, The Duchess of York, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, DART, Baker Motor Company, Piccolo Spoleto, Morris Nissan, Moja Arts Festival, & many more. In addition to her national touring experience, Quiana has performed on Saturday Night Live, The View, NBC’s Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, Tyra and numerous other national television programs. (Source: quianaparler.com)
ABOUT THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Lewis, has been performing for audiences in the Lowcountry for over 14 years. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is comprised of 18 accomplished jazz musicians and is an entertaining and educational example of the rich history of jazz in Charleston. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra offers a six concert subscription series known for its unique, enthusiastically received performances that contribute mightily to the ever-evolving Lowcountry arts scene. Find out more about the Charleston Jazz Orchestra members HERE.
Watch past Charleston Jazz Orchestra performances HERE.

ABOUT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
Steeped in history, the Charleston Music Hall is one of the oldest buildings on the block. Today, this versatile space combines historical elegance with modern functionality. Above all else, the Music Hall is a listening room; an intimate environment in which the audience and the artist can interact on a more personal level. In this space, that boasts the best acoustics in town, there literally isn’t a bad seat in the house.
Check out this clip of a past appearance by Quiana Parler with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra!
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403
charlestonmusichall.com

Parking:
Camden Garage
47 John St, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston Visitors Center Parking Garage
73 Mary St, Charleston, SC 29403
Marion Square Garage
399 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
