Workshop with Chad LB
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
Workshop: Chad LB
Charleston Jazz Academy
FREE – Open To All

Join world-renowned saxophonist Chad LB for an exclusive workshop at the Charleston Jazz Academy! Known for his electrifying performances with Chris Botti, the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and countless stages around the globe, Chad LB has established himself as one of the most exciting jazz voices of his generation.
In this interactive session, Chad will share insights into improvisation, tone, and phrasing, along with stories from his international career. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from a master musician.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or jazz enthusiast, this workshop is an inspiring chance to deepen your understanding of jazz and connect with one of today’s leading artists. Feel free to bring your instrument!
Free | Open to the public, All ages + levels welcome

Jazz Jam
2025-10-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-31 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 18:30 and 4 more dates | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
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 Day for Kids
2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Jazz Day for Kids

Jazz Day for Kids is an annual program presented by Charleston Jazz, in partnership with the Gaillard Center’s Education and Community Program. This interactive concert features the Charleston Jazz Express led by Maestro Robert Lewis and Grammy-winner Charlton Singleton, Gaillard Center Artist-in-Residence Emeritus. Designed for kindergarten through middle school students, this highly engaging performance will have students riveted to the stage as they sing and clap along, while learning about jazz history and exploring the rhythms and sounds of various instruments. They will experience the magic of how the musicians come together through teamwork to form the big band sound.

March 30–31, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Kindergarten–Eighth Grade

Jazz Girls Day 2026
2026-04-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
Charleston Jazz is pleased to partner with Dr. Colleen Clark and the University of South Carolina School of Music on Jazz Girls Day.
This workshop is designed to inspire girls to play jazz!
In collaboration with the University of South Carolina Department of Jazz, Charleston Jazz Academy proudly presents the annual Jazz Girls Day—an open invitation for middle and high school girls to join a day of masterclasses, meaningful connections, live performances, and an exciting jam session.
The mission of Jazz Girls Day is to inspire and empower young women through a day devoted to learning, playing, and performing jazz. This program not only welcomes girls to begin or continue their jazz journey but also encourages music educators to actively support and promote young women in jazz.
Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists—whether traditional or non-traditional, and at any skill level—Jazz Girls Day is an inclusive and supportive experience. The only requirement is that participants are middle or high school students who identify as female. Accompanying adults are warmly welcomed to join in the celebration!
FREE—please RSVP above.
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Jazz Combo Camp: Camp Coltrane
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
Camp Coltrane
Celebrate the legacy and revolutionary sound of jazz icon John Coltrane in honor of his 100th birthday. Designed for middle and high school musicians, Camp Coltrane offers an immersive experience in jazz combo playing, improvisation, and ensemble collaboration inspired by Coltrane’s groundbreaking music.
Students will deepen their musical skills while exploring Coltrane’s influence on jazz through guided rehearsals, creative expression, and live performance. The experience is elevated by special masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists Chico Pinheiro (guitar) and Pedrito Martinez (percussion), who bring global perspectives and world-class artistry as featured performers of Spoleto Festival USA.
Join us for a dynamic week of music-making, creativity, and inspiration—where the next generation of jazz musicians finds its voice.
Made possible in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA.
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 1-5, 2026:
Camp Coltrane will be the music of iconic saxophonist, John Coltrane in celebration 100 years since his birth.

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 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 Combo Camp: All Blues
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
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 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
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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