Charleston Jazz

Groovin' High - A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis
2021-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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).

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

SOLD OUT - ART OF JAZZ: Matt White + the Super Villain Jazz Band
2021-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Art of Jazz: Matt White is part of 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: Matt White and the Super Villain Jazz Band
Trumpeter, Composer and Educator, Dr. Matthew White, is currently Chair of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. He is a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow in Music Composition. In addition to an active performing and teaching schedule, Matthew is involved in a number of music research topics, including the preservation and archiving of traditional Gullah spirituals. He manages the Wheelwright Recording Studio and is a full time member of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.
Matt White – Trumpet
Tim Fischer – Guitar
Brett Belanger – Bass
Ron Wiltrout – Drums
July 21, 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

Jazz Combo Summer Camp
2021-07-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Charleston Jazz Academy, 3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
Learn the basics of jazz improvisation while playing with fellow jazz students!
The camp is led by Charleston Jazz Orchestra member Gavin Smith and other professional jazz musicians from the community.
Who:
Musicians entering grades 7 +, who can read music, and who want to advance their playing and improvisational skills are welcome to register. The standard jazz combo consists of piano, bass, guitar, drums and one or two “horns” (sax, trumpet, trombone, etc.) but there are no restrictions on what instruments may participate. Workshop participants can play saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, flute, vibes, guitar, bass, piano, voice, and drums. One can improvise jazz on any instrument. We are always looking for pianists, bassists and drummers, since those instruments are always in demand in combos!
What:
A 5-day workshop where students learn improvisational skills by playing in a jazz combo with similarly skilled peers. The workshop consists of 5 two-hour combo sessions, basic jazz theory classes and one evening concert. Additionally, each student receives one additional 45-minute private or small-group (sectional) instructional session focused on her/his instrument.
When:
July 12-16, 2021 | 9am-3pm
Cost:
$200
10% discount for current Charleston Jazz Academy students
$100 due upon registration. Balance due July 1.
Limited scholarships are available.

Where:
Charleston Jazz Academy
3005 West Montague Avenue, Suite 200
North Charleston, SC 29418
Students will register for a combo session at their current ability level.
Beginner Level
Our combos for beginners are best for players who…

Know all the notes on their instrument
Are new to improvising or have a bit of experience playing in school band or a workshop like this
Have some or no training in jazz music theory
Are just beginning to learn about how to improvise over a song
Pianists and guitarists should know their notes and be familiar with some chords
Drummers should be able to keep steady time and have some experience playing a drum set
Vocalists should be able to sing an octave range, sing on pitch and to read notes

Intermediate Level
Our combos for intermediate players are best for anyone who…

Has played in school jazz bands
Can improvise over the blues with the blues scale
Is working on “playing the changes”—hitting chord tones and using the correct scale for each chord while improvising
Has developed at least a beginning understanding of jazz music theory and chord progressions like the ii-V-I

Advanced Level
Advanced players…

Have multiple years of experience improvising (have taken multiple solos) over tunes in jazz band or while playing in jazz combos
Are comfortable improvising over ii-V-I’s and other chord progressions in multiple keys
Can play swing, Latin, and jazz waltz tunes with a good sense of time and feel

*Note: if a specific combo level does not fill, we will place a student in his/her next closest level.
Sectional or Individual Session
Date and Time to be scheduled with combo instructor after the workshop begins.
Performance Opportunities: Students are encouraged to perform at the Combo Workshop Concert on Friday, July 16

COVID Information:
We will observe all Covid protocols in place at the time of the camp including mask wearing and social distancing.

Virtual Jazz Vespers - Circular Congregational Church
2021-07-11 18:00 - 19:00
This Sunday, July 11 at 6 PM the Circular Congregational Church will be live-streaming a Jazz vespers service. Bill Carson on guitar will be the featured musician. He will be accompanied by Jeremy Wolf on bass. The Rev. Tyler Ung is the liturgist. The service will be live at 6 PM on the church’s YouTube link.
Go to: 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.

SOLD OUT - ART OF JAZZ: Peter Kfoury + Sully Martinez (wait list available)
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
***This event is currently SOLD OUT. We may increase capacity leading up to the performance. If you are interested in being contacted should tickets become available please register for the waitlist below.***

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: Peter Kfoury + Sully Martinez
Peter Kfoury is a Lebanese-American who grew up listening to Middle Eastern music. While in his teens he started playing the oud, the direct ancestry of the lute and the principal instrument in all countries and cultures of the Middle East. Over time, he has played not only traditional Arabic music, but has used all American melting pot influences to develop a unique style that fuses Middle Eastern music with jazz, pop, and funk. He presents a varied program with beautiful songs, original material and classics in a melodic and percussive style. He has two albums available, At The Heart of Two Worlds (2015) and Breaking All The Rules (2020) on these streaming services: Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, Apple Music and CDBaby.com.
Peter Kfoury – Oud
Sully Martinez – Percussion
June 23, 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

Virtual Jazz Vespers: The In-Between
2021-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
Circular Congregational Church
Join us this Sunday, June 13 at 6 PM for Jazz Vespers. This will be a summer treat. The In-Between will be our musical group. This trio of Robert Lewis (woodwind), Jill Terhaar Lewis (vocals) and Gerald Gregory (piano) produces music that will delight and surprise. Peggy Pearl is the liturgist. The service will be posted at 6 PM on the church’s YouTube link.
Go to: 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 (featuring Adam Dotson and Bob Lanzetti)
2021-05-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Tobin’s Market, 197 Jackson St., Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Polyverse is a modular musical project led by Charleston guitarist/producer, Lee Barbour. The core band is a modern organ trio, utilizing the power of the organ, augmented with synths, electric guitar, fx and drums. They play original instrumental jazz and inventive arrangements of popular tunes.
For this performance, they will be joined by NYC trombonist, Adam Dotson and Snarky Puppy guitarist, Bob Lanzetti.

Symphonic Swing - Jazz Meets the Classics (CMH)
2021-05-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-05-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Although Jazz and Classical music are different in many ways, the border between the two genres is a fluid one. With Symphonic Swing, your CJO will bring the world of improvisation and swing to notable Classical compositions. Local arrangers will bridge the gaps, bend the genres, and introduce the styles of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday to Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven to name a few! For two performances at the Charleston Music Hall (CMH), Jazz meets the Classics!
“Some of our favorite concerts highlight the writing/arranging talents of our local jazz community. In Symphonic Swing, we’ll be presenting a full slate of brand-new charts based on popular melodies from the classical tradition. I can’t wait to hear what everyone comes up with!”
-Robert Lewis, CJO Music Director
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. Children 6 and under are FREE.

The Charleston Music Hall is at reduced capacity of 280 with socially distanced seating. Masks are required indoors when walking around. Masks are not required when seated. Charleston Jazz will continue to follow the mask requirements of the performance venue. Thank you for your continued patience.
View COVID protocols HERE

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

LIVE AT FIREFLY: Symphonic Swing (outdoor event)
2021-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, United States
LIVE AT FIREFLY: Symphonic Swing Jazz Meets the Classics
Although Jazz and Classical music are different in many ways, the border between the two genres is a fluid one. As America’s “Classical” music, Jazz combines spontaneity with the technical mastery of a composition. With LIVE AT FIREFLY: Symphonic Swing – Jazz Meets the Classics, your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will bring the world of improvisation and swing to notable Classical compositions, bridging the gap, bending the genres, and introducing the styles of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday to Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven to name a few.
“Some of our favorite concerts highlight the writing/arranging talents of our local jazz community. In this show, we’ll be presenting a full slate of brand-new charts based on popular melodies from the classical tradition. I can’t wait to hear what everyone comes up with!”
-Robert Lewis, CJO Music Director
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
Outdoor Event | Bring Your Own Chair | Masks Only Required Indoors | Free Parking | Dogs Allowed

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 performance has been made possible in part by Firefly Distillery.

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. Free parking available on site.
Masks are only required when indoors. Charleston Jazz will continue to flow the mask requirements of the performance venue. Thank you for your continued patience.
This concert will also be performed at the Charleston Music Hall (View HERE) and will be available as a virtual performance (View HERE).

Charlton Singleton and the Beehive Jazz Orchestra - Set 2
2021-04-24 21:30 - 23:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Grammy Award Winner Charlton Singleton returns to Forte Jazz Lounge for a night of singin’ and swingin’ with his 10-piece Beehive Jazz Orchestra. Outfitted with some of the most in-demand musicians in the Southeast, they will present a set of Traditional Jazz Standards, Modern Jazz Gems, as well as tunes from Charlton’s latest release, “Crossroads.”

A native of Awendaw, SC, Charlton Singleton began his musical studies at the age of
three on the piano. He would then go on to study the organ, violin, cello, and the trumpet
throughout elementary, middle and high school. In 1994, he received a Bachelor of Arts
in Music Performance from South Carolina State University. Since that time, he has
taught music at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as being an
adjunct faculty member at the College of Charleston. In 2008 he co-founded and
became the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra; an 18
piece jazz ensemble of some of the finest professional musicians in the Southeast and
the resident big band in Charleston, SC. Mr. Singleton is also the organist and choir
director at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Charleston, SC. In November of 2016 he was
named the inaugural Artist in Residence at the recently renovated Gaillard Center in
downtown Charleston. He remained in this position until July 2019; at that point he was
named Artist in Residence Emeritus. In this position he continues to lead the Summer
Youth Jazz Orchestra Camp as well as lead the “Jazz Through the Ages” assembly,
which attracts a capacity crowd of students at the Gaillard Center.

As a performer, Charlton leads his own ensembles that vary in size and style. He has
performed in France, Great Britain, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy,
Switzerland, Norway, Canada, The Netherlands, as well as many great cities throughout
the United States. He is a founding member of a new ensemble called Ranky Tanky.
The group is a quintet that interprets the sounds of Gullah from the Southeast Coast of
the United States. In 2017 Ranky Tanky reached the top of the Billboard, iTunes, and
Amazon Contemporary Jazz charts with their self-titled debut recording. In 2019 they
accomplished the same feat with the release of their sophomore effort, “Good Time”,
which recently won the 2019 Grammy Award for “Best Regional Roots Music Album.”

Charlton Singleton and the Beehive Jazz Orchestra - Set 1
2021-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States

Miller's Senior Recital
2021-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St,, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
College Of Charleston Jazz major’s final performance as a student.

LIVE AT THE CMH: World of Jazz - A Global Experience
2021-04-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-04-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
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 Experience as we explore the International influence of jazz and the genre’s ability to unite people and cultures from all corners of the globe.
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

GINO CASTILLO
Special Guest Percussionist
From Quito, Ecuador, Gino Castillo has made a name for himself as the leader of Afro-Cuban Jazz and Salsa in Charleston. He has an honorary degree in percussion teaching from the George Gershwin Conservatory. He studied percussion at the Caturla Conservatory, Felix Varela Conservatory and private lessons, including sessions with Oscarito Valdes (Cuba). Since then, his musical talent has been heard in many albums and live shows, collaborating with many international artists, such as: Earl Klugh, Al Turner, Michael Mossman, Quentin Baxter, Etienne Charles, Horacio el Negro Hernandez, and more!

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).

LIVE AT FIREFLY: World of Jazz - A Global Experience (outdoor event)
2021-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, United States
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 Charleston Jazz Orchestra for WORLD OF JAZZ A Global Experience as we explore the International influence of jazz and the genre’s ability to unite people and cultures from all corners of the globe.
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
Outdoor Event | Bring Your Own Chair | Masks Required | Free Parking

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.

GINO CASTILLO
Special Guest Percussionist
From Quito, Ecuador, Gino Castillo has made a name for himself as the leader of Afro-Cuban Jazz and Salsa in Charleston. He has an honorary degree in percussion teaching from the George Gershwin Conservatory. He studied percussion at the Caturla Conservatory, Felix Varela Conservatory and private lessons, including sessions with Oscarito Valdes (Cuba). Since then, his musical talent has been heard in many albums and live shows, collaborating with many international artists, such as: Earl Klugh, Al Turner, Michael Mossman, Quentin Baxter, Etienne Charles, Horacio el Negro Hernandez, and more!

This performance has been made possible in part by 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).

Virtual Jazz Vespers - Circular Congregational Church
2021-04-11 18:00 - 19:00
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 Linda Mayo-Perez Williams.

PURE FEST
2021-04-03 14:00 - 20:00 | Cane Bay Family YMCA, 1655 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC, 29486, United States
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 included with your ticket!)
General Admission – $35 (Bring your lawn chairs; food trucks and drinks available for purchase.)

No pets, coolers, or outside food allowed.

PURE Fest Performers – We are delighted to feature a diverse line-up of live musical acts for this event. Music is the soul and heartbeat of the PURE Concert movement and we are aiming to spread more love and positive energy with this event.
Featured Artists:
Jazz Vocalist, Alva Anderson
Indie-Pop Artist, Emily Curtis
Psycho-Funk & Rock Band, Psycodelics,
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LIVE AT THE CMH: Big Band Legacy - Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra - 8pm
2021-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 | 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).

LIVE AT THE CMH: Big Band Legacy - Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra - 5pm
2021-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States

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).
