Charleston Jazz

Jazz Combo Camp!
2022-06-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Momentum - Piccolo Spoleto Eastside Celebration
2022-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Hampstead Square, 67 Columbus St., Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Piccolo Spoleto invites you to celebrate the arts with your neighbors in the historic landmark Hampstead Square featuring Momentum.
Momentum is a brand new music group, presented by Charleston Jazz, with some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry. They create an eclectic mix of Classic and Contemporary Fusion, R&B, Soul Jazz, and Gospel. Their music is inspired by Robert Glasper, Jon Batiste, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, and Snarky Puppy. Demetrius Doctor, Music Director of the Royal Missionary Baptist Church, leads Momentum, an exciting new group of All Star musicians!
ROSTER
Demetrius Doctor – Keyboards
Calvin Baxter, II – Drums
LaVonta Green – Bass
Lee Barbour – Guitar
Mark Sterbank – Saxophone
Stachia Simmons – Vocals
June 10, 2022
Event starts at 5:00pm, Momentum performs at 6:00pm
Hampstead Square
Free

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

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!

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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

THE 'SUITE' SOUNDS OF ELLINGTON: The New Orleans + Far East Suites
2022-03-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2022-03-26 17:00 - 18:30 | 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).

LIVE AT FIREFLY: The 'Suite' Sounds of Ellington
2022-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, United States
LIVE AT FIREFLY: The ‘Suite’ Sounds of Ellington
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 25, 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 Live at Firefly: The ‘Suite’ Sounds of Ellington!

This performance is made possible in part by REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery

MARCH 25, 2022
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
Tickets: $30 Adult | $25 Senior/Military | $10 Students
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
Located near Park Circle in North Charleston, Firefly Distillery features beautiful large grounds with plenty of space for our audience to enjoy the performance. This is an outdoor event and guests are required to bring their own chairs. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink permitted. Free parking available on site.

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 the Charleston Music Hall on March 26 (View HERE) and will be available as a virtual performance on April 16 (View HERE).

Jazz Day For Kids
2022-03-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Join us for Jazz Day for Kids presented by Charleston Jazz Orchestra and the Charleston Gaillard Center. Led by orchestra director Robert Lewis and the Gaillard Center’s Artist-in-Residence Emeritus, Charlton Singleton. Students will enjoy a big band concert and learn about the origin of jazz music. Kindergarten – 8th Grades

Momentum
2022-03-11 21:30 - 23:00, 2022-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Momentum is a brand new music group, presented by Charleston Jazz, with some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry.
They create an eclectic mix of Classic and Contemporary Fusion, R&B, Soul Jazz, and Gospel. Their music is inspired by Robert Glasper, Jon Batiste, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, and Snarky Puppy. Demetrius Doctor, Music Director of the Royal Missionary Baptist Church, leads Momentum, an exciting new group of All Star musicians!
ROSTER
Demetrius Doctor – Keyboards
Calvin Baxter, II – Drums
LaVonta Green – Bass
Lee Barbour – Guitar
David Grimm – Guitar
Mark Sterbank – Saxophone
Stachia Simmons – Vocals
MARCH 11, 2022
Two Sets: 7pm + 9:30pm
Tickets:
Premiere – $40.00
Mid Tier – $30.00
Third Tier – $20.00

ABOUT DEMETRIUS DOCTOR
Hailing from North Charleston, SC, Demetrius Doctor’s musical journey began at age 5 as a self-taught pianist in church. The Gullah-Geechee influence of the Black church in the Lowcountry is the foundation on which all of his musicality is built.
Demetrius attended The Charleston County School of Arts, where he received numerous musical awards and recognitions for his work in piano and tuba. He went on to receive his B.A. in Music from the College of Charleston and later received his M.A. in Music Technology from Coastal Carolina University.
His musical journey has blessed him to work with Gospel artists like Tye Tribbett, Jonathan Nelson, and Duranice Pace, as well as jazz musicians like Fred Wesley and Freddy Cole. He’s also toured Italy, Spain, Croatia, and many cities in the United States.
Demetrius currently serves as Minister of Music at Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, SC and can be found playing in multiple venues and settings in and throughout the Charleston Area. Outside of music, Demetrius enjoys watching sports and spending time with his wife, Corinthian, and their daughter, Alani.

Check out other Charleston Jazz events HERE.

EASY TO LOVE: Camille Thurman + CJO
2022-02-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2022-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
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Please note the Charleston Music Hall is requiring all fans to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry OR a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. For more information about this policy, go HERE

EASY TO LOVE: Camille Thurman + CJO
On February 26, 2022, it will be EASY TO LOVE and easy to remember the name, Camille Thurman, as she joins your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for the Season 14 opener at the Charleston Music Hall. For Camille Thurman, “the horn is a voice, and the voice is a horn.” Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, her rich sax sounds have been compared to Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon, while her vocal approach – including an impressive scatting ability – has been classified alongside those of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter.
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, educator, she is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the art form. Camille Thurman constantly makes a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. You will want to get the best seat in the house to witness the rising jazz talent of Camille Thurman, as she brings her soulful and warm sound to Charleston for an evening of beautiful jazz in EASY TO LOVE: Camille Thurman + CJO!
FEBRUARY 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 Camille Thurman

In a few short years, Thurman has shared stages with such jazz and R&B luminaries as George Coleman, Roy Haynes, Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, Charles Tolliver, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Hendricks, Janelle Monáe, Alicia Keys, Lalah Hathaway, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu among others.
Thurman was the first woman in 30 years to tour and perform full time, internationally with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as a saxophonist/woodwind doubler (2018-2020). Also, Thurman leads her band, The Camille Thurman Quartet, which has toured and performed at numerous notable concert venues and jazz festivals around the world. Currently, she is a collaborative featured artist with the Darrell Green Trio.
Thurman was chosen by the U.S. State Department under the Fulbright Scholarship grant to perform in Paraguay and Nicaragua with her band. She and Darrell Green were selected by American Music Abroad and the U.S. State Department to tour and perform in various African countries including Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal and Mauritania. In May of 2020, Camille created and founded “The Haven Hang: Young Lioness Musician A&A/Virtual Mentorship Series.” The Haven Hang – a virtual mentorship series for young women musicians, with an initiative to mentor, share advice and support young women pursuing careers in music and the performing arts. Read more about Camille Thurman HERE.

This concert will be available as a virtual performance on March 19 (View HERE).

Holiday Swing - A Charleston Jazz Tradition
2021-12-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
NEW COVID POLICY AT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
Please note the Charleston Music Hall is requiring all fans to provide PRINTED proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination for entry. For more information about this policy, go HERE

Maestro Robert Lewis and your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will swing you into the holiday spirit with big band arrangements of winter classics and holiday favorites. Add some jazz to your holiday cheer with this Charleston Jazz tradition!
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

FREE TICKET OFFER

As a small token of appreciation to our teachers, nurses, first responders, and doctors, we would like to offer free tickets to HOLIDAY SWING: A Charleston Jazz Tradition featuring Zandrina Dunning! You can get up to (4) free tickets for you and your family for either the 5pm or the 8pm set time on December 4, 2021 at the Charleston Music Hall. Doors open at 4pm for Set 1: 5pm and 7pm for Set 2: 8pm. Just show up to the Charleston Music Hall box office on December 4, 2021 with your work I.D. to receive your free ticket(s).
Tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Box office opens at 3pm on December 4, 2021 at the Charleston Music Hall.

About Zandrina Dunning – Special Guest Vocalist for Holiday Swing
Zandrina Dunning is a multi-genre vocalist and concert producer originally from Boston Massachusetts. The Charleston area has been home for the creative since her early grade school beginnings.
Although she began singing at a young age in church and in elementary school, Zandrina began her professional musical journey studying Classical music and Theatre Arts at South Carolina State University in 2000. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Industry with a concentration in Vocal Music in 2004.
Zandrina has performed with local and national recording artists to include Multi-Grammy Award winner George Benson, Nashville singer/songwriter Patrick Davis, Darius Rucker & Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish, American Idol Season 11 finalist, Elise Testone, and more. She has performed at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN, the Lincoln Theater in New York City, and other noted venues throughout the US and internationally.
Ms. Dunning gained the attention of International Afro-Cuban Percussionist, Gino Castillo when he featured the vocalist on his 2015 release appropriately titled “Soul FunKubanized” live in Havana, Cuba in 2016.
In 2017, Zandrina had the opportunity of a lifetime as she traveled to Liberia, West Africa with the Save More Kids Organization to teach music and perform in Monrovia with the young adults from Christ Children’s Home in Gbarnga City.
Since 2013, Zandrina has been managing her own career, providing professional opportunities for her colleagues, & producing concerts to include tribute shows to Janet Jackson, girl groups from the 1970’s to today, Queen of Soul: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, and more. She also performed duties as the Associate Producer at South of Broadway Theatre Company in North Charleston from 2018-2020. Currently, she is proud to be affiliated with Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera (Operations & Marketing), OHM Radio (Programming & Talent Management), Charleston Jazz Academy (Vocal Coach), Forte Jazz Lounge (Show Production) & The Charleston Music Hall (Show Production).
Zandrina can be seen performing in and around Charleston with the Andy Masker Band, Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir, and with her own project, The Zandrina Dunning Experience.

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

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

Groovin' High - A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis - 8pm
2021-10-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
NEW COVID POLICY AT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
Please note the Charleston Music Hall is requiring all fans to provide PRINTED proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination for entry. For more information about this policy, go HERE

With a relationship that spanned 30 years – from idol to mentor to friend, few living musicians have such a deep connection to jazz legend and pioneer of Bebop, Dizzy Gillespie than Jon Faddis. When Faddis blasted onto the jazz scene, audiences were amazed at the young musician’s range, techniques and ability to successfully mirror the complex style of Dizzy Gillespie. Faddis soon developed his own trademark style and is now known as one of the most innovative and inspiring jazz trumpeters of our time. Even Dizzy described Faddis as “He’s the best ever – including me!” Living legend Jon Faddis will join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra to pay tribute and celebrate the musicianship and life of jazz great Dizzy Gillespie with Groovin’ High!
Jon Faddis will return in 2022 for a residency at our Charleston Jazz Academy providing master classes as well as visiting a few schools in our community sharing his passions for jazz.
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

FREE TICKET OFFER
As a small token of appreciation to our teachers, nurses, first responders, and doctors, we would like to offer free tickets to GROOVIN’ HIGH: A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis! You can get up to (4) free tickets for you and your family for either the 5pm or the 8pm set time on October 23, 2021 at the Charleston Music Hall. Doors open at 4pm for Set 1: 5pm and 7pm for Set 2: 8pm. Just show up to the Charleston Music Hall box office on October 23, 2021 with your work I.D. to receive your free ticket(s).
Tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Box office opens at 3pm on October 23, 2021 at the Charleston Music Hall.

More about Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician – conductor, composer, and educator. Marked by both intense integrity and humor, Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, who declared of Faddis, “He’s the best ever, including me!” As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range and full command of his instrument, making the practically impossible seem effortless.
Faddis is known as one of the most innovative and inspiring jazz trumpeters of our time. He has an unfailing commitment to the education of young musicians and frequently conducts clinics and mater classes worldwide to help the next generation of jazz musicians. Read more HERE!

The residency and performance are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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

Groovin' High - A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis
2021-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States

Songs + Stories of Dizzy Gillespie with Jon Faddis and Dr. Al Fraser
2021-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
In honor of Dizzy Gillespie’s 104th birthday (October 21, 1917), join us on October 21, 2021 at Forte Jazz Lounge for Songs + Stories of Dizzy Gillespie. The evening will consist of a musical conversation about jazz music heroes and their proteges, featuring jazz trumpet virtuoso, Jon Faddis, and Dr. Al Fraser, djembe artist and co-author of To Be or not….to Bop – Memoirs Dizzy Gillespie. Signed books will be available for purchase at the event.
This special event will also include a private performance from Jon Faddis with a rhythm section comprised of local jazz musicians:
Abdiel Iriarte – Piano
Frank Duvall – Bass
Ron Wiltrout – Drums
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 | 6:30PM
FORTE JAZZ LOUNGE
TICKETS: $20 – $40

This program is made possible in part by Forte Jazz Club and the National Endowment for the Arts.

More about Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician – conductor, composer, and educator. Marked by both intense integrity and humor, Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, who declared of Faddis, “He’s the best ever, including me!” As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range and full command of his instrument, making the practically impossible seem effortless.
Faddis is known as one of the most innovative and inspiring jazz trumpeters of our time. He has an unfailing commitment to the education of young musicians and frequently conducts clinics and mater classes worldwide to help the next generation of jazz musicians. Read more HERE!

Dr. Al Fraser

COVID POLICY FOR THIS EVENT
Please note we are requiring all fans to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination for entry. Per CDC guidelines, we strongly recommend masks to be worn by all patrons, regardless of vaccination status. All venue staff are fully vaccinated and will be masked. Thank you for helping us facilitate a safe event experience.

Jon Faddis joins the Charleston Jazz Orchestra at the Charleston Music Hall on October 23, 2021 for Groovin’ High: A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie. Get your tickets HERE!

Jazz on Broadway - Manny Houston
2021-09-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
NEW COVID POLICY AT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
Please note the Charleston Music Hall is requiring all fans to provide PRINTED proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination for entry. For more information about this policy, go HERE

Get your tickets and take your seats as the curtain opens onto your CJO’s Jazz on Broadway starring Manny Houston. The neon lights will be shining bright as Manny Houston and your CJO bring Broadway to the Charleston Music Hall stage. Tonight will be Some Enchanted Evening as Anything Goes with All That Jazz! There will be magic in the air as we give our regards to Broadway.
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

More about Manny Houston
Since becoming a viral sensation as a rapper and singer on musical apps like Voisey and RapChat, Manny Houston has been steadily building a loyal fan base that is anxiously awaiting the release of his music: Music filled with raw lyrics, introspective emotions, and soulful melodies.
An all-around creative from South Carolina, Manny is a well-studied musician and artist, very akin to Donald Glover and Kanye West in his creation. Though his main medium is Hip-Hop, Manny has his hands in all artistic and musical fields.
He has a degree in classical piano, has worked professionally as a musician since the age of seventeen and was last seen in the Off-Broadway show “Forbidden Broadway Next Generation”. Now he is diving fully into the world of Hip-Hop to bring together all his talents. With no album out, he’s managed to garner shoutouts from artists and execs, such as: Westside Boogie, Jacob Collier, Denzyl Fiegelson (CEO of Platoon) , and even managed to snag a deal with Snapchat for one of his first singles “Coupe.”
What is happening now?
This August, Manny begins his 4 month run in the musical Kinky Boots at the Paramount Theater in Chicago!
Check out this interview!
“I came to Charleston as a college student enrolled in the Musical Arts program at the College of Charleston. The richness of the musical heritage in Charleston helped me to really understand music. So much musical talent came out of Charleston that music is a tradition here.” – Manny Houston | Read more of Manny’s recent interview in SC Music Guide HERE!

Watch Manny Houston in action when he performed with your Charleston Jazz Orchestra back in 2019 for MESS AROUND: A Tribute to Ray Charles.

Watch more performances HERE in our From the Archives Series

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

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

SOLD OUT! ART OF JAZZ: Geoffrey Dean Trio (wait list available)
2021-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
UPDATE! Given the current landscape with rising COVID numbers and transmission among people who have been fully vaccinated, the Gibbes Museum is requiring face coverings for anyone employed by the museum and for guests of in-person programs like concerts and lectures while inside the building.
Art of Jazz: Geoffrey Dean Trio is the final performance in the 2021 Art of Jazz Series. The Art of Jazz Series is a three-concert series featuring original music created by Charleston’s talented jazz artists as inspired by works currently on view at the Gibbes Museum of Art.

ART OF JAZZ SERIES: Geoffrey Dean Trio
Geoffrey Dean is a pianist, composer, and electronic music artist originating out of Washington D.C. He began playing classical piano at age 5 before fully pursuing jazz and began jazz studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins, and then the Berklee College of Music. Afterwards, he then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to study with his mentor and former ‘Jazz Messenger’ Donald Brown while pursuing a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. Geoffrey received a Doctorate in Music from the University Of Illinois and now works as a performer as well as teacher in the Charleston, South Carolina region.
Geoffrey Dean – Piano
David Levray – Bass
Ron Wiltrout – Drums
August 25, 2021 | 6:00PM
$30 Gibbes Museum Members | $40 Non-Members
*3% credit card fee will apply
Fully vaccinated guests may enter without a mask.
The Art of Jazz Series is presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Art of Jazz is sponsored in part by Monster Music and Movies.
Check out past Art of Jazz performances HERE

CJO at Kiawah: Ellington at Newport
2021-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
***The most current CDC guidelines recommend that everyone wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Charleston County is currently in the Substantial level of transmission rates.***

CJO at Kiawah: Ellington at Newport
By the mid-1950s, Big Bands were in a changed world as Bebop took center stage. Even the Duke Ellington Orchestra found itself struggling until the historic gig at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival. With an electrifying performance, Duke Ellington and his orchestra transformed the crowd at Freedom Park. This performance revitalized Duke Ellington’s career. For CJO at Kiawah: Ellington at Newport, the CJO will recreate that notable night in jazz history. Festival producer George Wein proclaimed this performance as “the greatest performance of Ellington’s career” and one that “stood for everything jazz had been and could be.”
Grammy Award Winner Charlton Singleton will join your CJO at Kiawah on vocals for this evening’s performance.
Tickets: $25
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 | 7:30PM
Location: West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
This performance is presented in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council.

About the Charleston Jazz Orchestra:
Currently, under the direction of Robert Lewis, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra has been performing for audiences in the Lowcountry for over 12 years. Comprised of 18 accomplished jazz musicians, the CJO 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.

Don’t forget to check out our From the Archives Series!

Watch the original performance of Ellington at Newport from CJO Season 12. Your Charleston Jazz Orchestra originally performed Ellington at Newport live on February 15, 2020 at the Charleston Music Hall. Subscribe to the Charleston Jazz YouTube channel HERE to watch videos from your Charleston Jazz Orchestra, the Charleston Jazz Festival and the Charleston Jazz Academy.
Check out the full list of performances HERE
