Jazz Combo Camp: It's Electric
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
It’s Electric
Plug into the bold, boundary-breaking world of Jazz Fusion as It’s Electric explores the moment electric instruments transformed jazz. Students will dive into groove-driven styles, amplified sounds, and modern improvisation while developing ensemble skills and creative confidence.
This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts
Time: 9AM-3:30PM
Ages: 7th grade and up
Cost: $275
June 22-26, 2026:
It’s Electric will dive into the world of Fusion and the initial introduction of electric instruments into jazz music.

About Charleston Jazz Academy Summer Combo Camp
Charleston Jazz Academy’s Jazz Combo Camp is our signature summer program for young musicians of all levels. Through hands-on learning in improvisation, rhythm, music theory, and ensemble playing, students work with professional jazz artists in a fun, supportive environment—building skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of jazz.

Jazz Jam
2026-06-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-10-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-11-29 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging environment. There will be a signup list posted for each jam online along with “Community Tunes” for everyone to check out. With local professional rhythm section players ready to lay it down, we invite all Charleston area musicians to come and share in this great tradition of the music. Non-musicians that love a good jazz hang are also welcome, but space will be limited!

FREE—please RSVP above.
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Jazz Combo Camp: All Blues
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24
All Blues
Trace the roots of jazz back to the blues in All Blues, a week-long exploration of the blues form—from its earliest expressions to modern interpretations. Students will deepen their understanding of groove, phrasing, and storytelling while building strong ensemble and improvisation skills.

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts
Time: 9AM-3:30PM
Ages: 7th grade and up
Cost: $275
July 20-24, 2026:
All Blues will be exploring different forms of the blues form from its inception to modern interpretations.

About Charleston Jazz Academy Summer Combo Camp
Charleston Jazz Academy’s Jazz Combo Camp is our signature summer program for young musicians of all levels. Through hands-on learning in improvisation, rhythm, music theory, and ensemble playing, students work with professional jazz artists in a fun, supportive environment—building skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of jazz.

Jazz Jam
2026-08-30 17:00 - 18:30
The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging environment. There will be a signup list posted for each jam online along with “Community Tunes” for everyone to check out. With local professional rhythm section players ready to lay it down, we invite all Charleston area musicians to come and share in this great tradition of the music. Non-musicians that love a good jazz hang are also welcome, but space will be limited!

August Community Tunes:

There will never be another you
Caravan
After You’ve Gone
Killer Joe
In Walked Bud
Mr. P.C.
On Green Dolphin Street
Oleo
Up Jumped Spring
Wave

August Rhythm Section:
Keys – Nolan Tecklenburg
Bass – Brett Belanger
Drums – Calvin Baxter, II.

FREE—please RSVP above.

August Community Tunes:
There will never be another you
Caravan
After You’ve Gone
Killer Joe
In Walked Bud
Mr. P.C.
On Green Dolphin Street
Oleo
Up Jumped Spring
Wave
August Rhythm Section:
Keys – Dave Heywood
Bass – Brett Belanger
Drums – Calvin Baxter, II.
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