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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The YMCA of Greater Charleston & Zandrina Dunning have partnered to announce its 2021 PURE Concert Festival benefiting Charleston Walk for Autism APRIL 3, 2021 | 2pm - 8pm This is a socially distanced outdoor event rain or shine. Tickets: https://pureconcertfestival.eventbrite.com VIP - $100 or two for $175 (Chairs, preferred parking, food, and drinks are […]
Don’t miss Jazz Vespers this Sunday night, April 11, 6 PM. The service will be online and accessible on Circular’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/circularcongregationalchurch Simply select the Jazz Vespers upload. The service will be available after 6 PM on April 11 for your viewing and listening pleasure. Our featured vocalist is Alva Anderson. Our liturgist is […]
LIVE AT FIREFLY: World of Jazz A Global Experience Influenced by West African culture and European classical music, an adventurous new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. Jazz quickly found its way beyond the borders of New Orleans, emanating its sound and message around the world. Join your […]
Influenced by West African culture and European classical music, an adventurous new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. Jazz quickly found its way beyond the borders of New Orleans, emanating its sound and message around the world. Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for WORLD OF JAZZ A Global […]
Influenced by West African culture and European classical music, an adventurous new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. Jazz quickly found its way beyond the borders of New Orleans, emanating its sound and message around the world. Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for WORLD OF JAZZ A Global […]
College Of Charleston Jazz major's final performance as a student.
