Charleston Jazz

LIVE AT THE CMH: Big Band Legacy - Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra - 5pm
2021-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Developing in tandem with the growing dance craze, the Jazz Orchestra (aka Big Band) took shape during the 1920s with early innovators such as Paul Whiteman and Fletcher Henderson, who merged jazz’s rhythmic and instrumental characteristics with the scale and structures of an orchestra. Big Bands then ushered in the swing era in the early 1930s with Duke Ellington and continued its legacy with Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, and more, each playing a significant role in the development, innovation and popularization of orchestral jazz. The rest is history! Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra as we present a musical timeline of the BIG BAND LEGACY Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra.
TWO SETS: 5PM + 8PM
Senior (65+) | Military Rates Available
***Your Live at the CMH ticket includes access to the Virtual Performance
For $10 Student Tickets, please call the box office at 843.641.0011

ROBBIE MADISON
Special Guest Vocalist
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Robbie Madison was welcomed into a family of artists and musicians. While being surrounded by music at an early age, he fell in love with learning, performing and creatively expressing himself through music. He studied jazz and classical voice and trumpet at the Charleston School of the Arts. Over the years he has spent time as a featured performer in Argentina, Dominican Republic and other South American countries. His roots in gospel, jazz, and classical styles merge together bringing his audiences to a peaceful and reflective place.

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

The Charleston Music Hall is at reduced capacity of 250 with socially distanced seating. Masks are required to be worn at all times.

This concert will also be performed at Firefly Distillery (View HERE) and will be available as a virtual performance (View HERE).

SOLD OUT! LIVE AT FIREFLY: Big Band Legacy - Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra (outdoor event)
2021-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, United States
SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting live jazz! Tickets are still available for the Charleston Music Hall performances.
LIVE AT FIREFLY: Big Band Legacy Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra
Developing in tandem with the growing dance craze, the Jazz Orchestra (aka Big Band) took shape during the 1920s with early innovators such as Paul Whiteman and Fletcher Henderson, who merged jazz’s rhythmic and instrumental characteristics with the scale and structures of an orchestra. Big Bands then ushered in the swing era in the early 1930s with Duke Ellington and continued its legacy with Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, and more, each playing a significant role in the development, innovation and popularization of orchestral jazz. The rest is history! Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra as we present a musical timeline of the evolution of the Jazz Orchestra with BIG BAND LEGACY.
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
Outdoor Event | Bring Your Own Chair | Masks Required | Free Parking
Food Truck: Madrigal’s Tacos and Latin Cuisine
Tickets: $25 (Seniors/Military) | $30 (Adult)
***Your Live at Firefly ticket includes access to the virtual performance
For $10 Student Tickets, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
This is an outdoor event and guests are required to bring their own chairs. Seating will be spaced out between guests. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink permitted. Masks are required to be worn when moving around Firefly Distillery. Free parking available on site.

ROBBIE MADISON
Special Guest Vocalist
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Robbie Madison was welcomed into a family of artists and musicians. While being surrounded by music at an early age, he fell in love with learning, performing and creatively expressing himself through music. He studied jazz and classical voice and trumpet at the Charleston School of the Arts. Over the years he has spent time as a featured performer in Argentina, Dominican Republic and other South American countries. His roots in gospel, jazz, and classical styles merge together bringing his audiences to a peaceful and reflective place.

This performance has been made possible in part by REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery.

This concert will also be performed at the Charleston Music Hall (View HERE) and will be available as a virtual performance (View HERE).

Rooibos Quartet Album Release Show
2021-02-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
The Rooibos Quartet is a guitar, piano, bass and drum modern jazz quartet consisting of Jesse Shafer, Tyler Sim, Fisher Wilson and Kain Naylor. The group came as a result of old friendships and took shape one evening where the four members were coincidentally placed on a gig together. Jesse brought several original tunes with him that evening that became the basis of this recording project. The band collectively hopes to bring a new repertoire to the existing legacy of jazz as well as a rich and colorful sound. Following recording the album with Wolfgang Zimmerman at Rialto Row, the group sought out to expand their network, thus opening a relationship with Sunnyside Records. As it stands, all of the members regularly play gigs around Charleston, but save performances as the Rooibos Quartet for special occasions, such as this debut album release show at Forte.

The Crossover
2021-02-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
There can be a fine line between some of the world’s best-known Jazz and R&B artists. Over the years we have seen tremendous “crossover” from some of the most beloved R&B artists into the Jazz category and vice-versa. George Benson, Al Jarreau, and the late Grover Washington, Jr., are just a few of the household names that were able to seamlessly go in and out of both Jazz and R&B with ease and much success. GRAMMY Award Winner Charlton Singleton presents his band, Contemporary Flow, in a night of songs that have made the crossover, as well as tunes from his latest solo Contemporary Jazz project, “Datenight”.
Charlton Singleton – Trumpet/Vocal
Stephen Washington – Keyboards
Greg Loney – Guitar
LaVonta Green – Bass
James “JT” Rollerson – Drums

From the Archives: Robert Lewis Quartet - The Acoustic Side of Michael Brecker
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Performance
2019 Charleston Jazz Festival
Originally performed live on January 25, 2019
Michael Brecker was one of the most influential and beloved tenor saxophonists. His performances on hundreds of jazz, pop, R&B, and rock albums largely defined the sound of the saxophone through the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. An underrated aspect of Brecker’s artistry are his incredible compositions. These are amazingly detailed works playing with harmonies, forms and melodies that had not been heard before, all the while keeping the fire and emotion of the greatest jazz.
During the 5th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival, the Robert Lewis Quartet performed several of these wonderful songs that showcase this colossal and acoustic side of Michael Brecker. Robert Lewis is the Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Charleston, the Director of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and one of the most talented saxophonists in South Carolina.
Robert Lewis – Tenor Saxophone
Demetrius Doctor – Piano
Ben Wells – Acoustic Bass
David Patterson – Drums
Virtual Premiere – Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
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Virtual Jazz Vespers - Misha Pekar
2021-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | SC
Join us this Sunday, February 14th at 6 PM for Jazz Vespers. What a grand Valentine’s treat. Misha Pekar will be our featured musician for this simple evening worship service. Pekar is a talented pianist and Mac Hammett will be the liturgist.
The service will be posted at 6 PM on the church’s YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/c/circularcongregationalchurch and then simply select the Jazz Vespers upload.
The service will be available after that time for your viewing and listening pleasure.

Lee Barbour’s Polyverse feat. Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy
2021-02-02 18:30 - 21:30 | The Pour House, 1977 Maybank hwy, James island, 29412, United States
We are excited to be back at The Pour House with special guest Bob Lanzetti! This is a free, outdoor show, so come get some socially distanced jazz!

From the Archives: Monty Alexander Trio
2021-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Performance
2020 Charleston Jazz Festival
Originally performed live on January 25, 2020
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly with various projects delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and venues worldwide, his spirited conception covers a repertoire spanning a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions – the American songbook and the blues, gospel and bebop, calypso and reggae.
Monty Alexander – Piano
Luke Sellick – Bass
Jason Brown – Drums
Virtual Premiere – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
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Virtual Jazz Vespers - Jonathan Kammer, Saxophone
2021-01-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Performance
Join the Circular Congregational Church this Sunday, January 10th at 6 PM for Jazz Vespers. They will welcome Jonathan Kammer as featured musician for this simple evening worship service. Kammer is a talented saxophonist. Susan Dunn will be the liturgist. The service will be posted at 6 PM on the church’s YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/c/circularcongregationalchurch and then simply select the Jazz Vespers upload. The service will be available after that time for your viewing and listening pleasure.
