“Some drummers act, some react. Some keep time, others create it. Cindy Blackman Santana is among the few who can,” says Mike Zwerin of the International Herald Tribune. Blackman started her career as a busker on the streets of New York City and has gone on to travel the world. Her high-energy performances are mesmerizing […]
Join CYP and the Young Lions of Jazz under the live oaks and Spanish moss at Firefly Distillery for a special Charleston Jazz Festival event celebrating young professionals! Mingle and network as you sip on local spirits and enjoy savory fare from Lola’s Lumpia food truck. This special pre-concert event will feature a chat with […]
American trumpeter, vocalist and former leader of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charlton Singleton is a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist along with his fellow Ranky Tanky band mates. Charleston Magazine says “watching Singleton at work is mesmerizing…Charlton Singleton is a musical alchemist, a magician.” One fan says “Just watching him conduct, play piano and trumpet draws […]
Jazz Family Day NOTE NEW LOCATION: Charleston County School of the Arts: 5109 W Enterprise St B, North Charleston, SC 29405 Join us for Jazz Family Day on April 30th from 2:30pm-6pm. Enjoy live music by area high school ensembles, food trucks (Sombrero Wok and Kona Ice), vendors and more! Featured bands include: Berkley All-County […]
This event serves as a closing celebration for the North Charleston Arts Fest’s many visual art competitions and exhibitions. In addition to admiring the vast array of artwork on display, patrons can enjoy a live painting demo by local artist Jirah Perkins, along with musical entertainment by students from Charleston Jazz Academy. 2pm – […]
Escape the ordinary and enter the vibrant world of Brazilian jazz! Electrifying and enthralling arrangements will put a little Samba in your step as warm Portuguese lyrics waft through the air, accented by the subtle drama of Bossa Nova. You’ll feel like you're walking the streets of Ipanema or sipping a Caipirinha at the Copacabana […]
Escape the ordinary and enter the vibrant world of Brazilian jazz! Electrifying and enthralling arrangements will put a little Samba in your step as warm Portuguese lyrics waft through the air, accented by the subtle drama of Bossa Nova. You’ll feel like you're walking the streets of Ipanema or sipping a Caipirinha at the Copacabana […]
NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Festival Hall At high noon opening day, the Charleston community will gather at Festival Hall to welcome the 47th season of Spoleto Festival USA. This beloved tradition opens with the National Anthem, performed in 2023 by Nicole Heaston, who appears in the title role of Vanessa. Following remarks from the Chair of […]
They are the voices of hope. They are pioneers of melody, lyrics, and rhythm. They are courageous ambassadors of an American art form. They are the Queens of Jazz! Grammy-Award-winning vocalist Quiana Parler will lend her voice of liquid gold to the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable journey through the greatest female jazz stars. From Ella Fitzgerald to […]
Join us at Fox Music House for an inspirational morning with renowned jazz artist Abdullah Ibrahim who will offer instruction and inspiration to students of all levels, and share details of his distinctive pianism, the elements that have influenced it, and his music’s rich history. Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist, was born in […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day […]
The Art of Jazz Series is one of Charleston Jazz's most popular annual programs presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Celebrated local musicians compose original works inspired by the art on display at the museum. This program is made possible by the generous support of Monster Music & Movies. The Abdiel Iriarte […]
