The Charleston Jazz Academy is pleased to host JAZZ GIRLS DAY in partnership with the University of South Carolina School of Music Jazz program. An annual initiative that invites and inspires girls from South Carolina to join the USC Jazz faculty for a day filled with learning, playing, and performing. The idea behind JAZZ GIRLS […]
Jazz Family Day NOTE NEW LOCATION: Charleston County School of the Arts: 5109 W Enterprise St B, North Charleston, SC 29405 Join us for Jazz Family Day on April 30th from 2:30pm-6pm. Enjoy live music by area high school ensembles, food trucks (Sombrero Wok and Kona Ice), vendors and more! Featured bands include: Berkley All-County […]
This event serves as a closing celebration for the North Charleston Arts Fest’s many visual art competitions and exhibitions. In addition to admiring the vast array of artwork on display, patrons can enjoy a live painting demo by local artist Jirah Perkins, along with musical entertainment by students from Charleston Jazz Academy. 2pm – […]
NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Festival Hall At high noon opening day, the Charleston community will gather at Festival Hall to welcome the 47th season of Spoleto Festival USA. This beloved tradition opens with the National Anthem, performed in 2023 by Nicole Heaston, who appears in the title role of Vanessa. Following remarks from the Chair of […]
Join us at Fox Music House for an inspirational morning with renowned jazz artist Abdullah Ibrahim who will offer instruction and inspiration to students of all levels, and share details of his distinctive pianism, the elements that have influenced it, and his music’s rich history. Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist, was born in […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day camp […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day camp […]
Enjoy a night of music on the rooftop of Uptown Social in memory of co-founder Keith Benjamin's mother. Benjamin's mother loved music, so much so that she went to a little festival called Woodstock back in 1969 (that’s a story for another day)! To celebrate her legacy, Uptown Social is teaming up with David Higgins […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE - This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates. MASTERCLASS: An Evening With Charlton Singleton October 12, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6:30PM-7:30PM Free RSVP: [email protected] Please join the Charleston Jazz Academy and the Charleston Gaillard Education and Community Program as we welcome two-time Grammy award winning artist, Charlton Singleton […]
November 6, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6PM-7PM Free Event Don't miss this opportunity to learn from 2X Grammy-winning artist Quiana Parler. Parler will share insight on how to perform with a vocalist and how to use your voice when learning to improvise. She will also cover ways to communicate with your group while performing and […]
