Attention young professionals! The Young Lions invite you to an exclusive meet-and-greet with GRAMMY Award-winner, Quiana Parler. This event will take place in the upstairs lobby at 7PM at the Charleston Music Hall between the Charleston Jazz Orchestra's QUEENS OF JAZZ performances. The meet-and-greet is free to attend. To purchase a ticket to attend the […]
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. […]
Enjoy a night of music on the rooftop of Uptown Social in memory of co-founder Keith Benjamin's mother. Benjamin's mother loved music, so much so that she went to a little festival called Woodstock back in 1969 (that’s a story for another day)! To celebrate her legacy, Uptown Social is teaming up with David Higgins […]
The Young Lions Advisory Committee is a comprised of community-minded young professionals and music enthusiasts. Our meetings serve as brainstorming sessions for future Young Lions events and activities. If you are interested in serving on the advisory committee, please contact us at [email protected].
IMPORTANT UPDATE - This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates. MASTERCLASS: An Evening With Charlton Singleton October 12, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6:30PM-7:30PM Free RSVP: [email protected] Please join the Charleston Jazz Academy and the Charleston Gaillard Education and Community Program as we welcome two-time Grammy award winning artist, Charlton Singleton […]
Charleston Jazz invites donors at the $500 level or higher, to attend this intimate evening of jazz, hosted at a private residence in Charleston. Make new friends and build lasting connections as you mingle with fellow patrons of the arts. Experience a live, conversational performance in the warmth of our host's home as we celebrate […]
Prestigious Blue Note recording artist and Grammy-nominated musician Melissa Aldana is a Chilean-born tenor saxophonist who is making big waves in the jazz scene. At the age of 24, Aldana became the first female instrumentalist and the first South American musician to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. This marks her first collaboration […]
Prestigious Blue Note recording artist and Grammy-nominated musician Melissa Aldana is a Chilean-born tenor saxophonist who is making big waves in the jazz scene. At the age of 24, Aldana became the first female instrumentalist and the first South American musician to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. This marks her first collaboration […]
CHARLESTON JAZZ GALA Dinner | Live Auction | Performance The Charleston Jazz Gala is a highly anticipated annual event celebrating the spirit of jazz that raises funds to advance this musical art form in Charleston. Proceeds directly support our performance and education programs and help cultivate a community where all people can experience the joy of […]
November 6, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6PM-7PM Free Event Don't miss this opportunity to learn from 2X Grammy-winning artist Quiana Parler. Parler will share insight on how to perform with a vocalist and how to use your voice when learning to improvise. She will also cover ways to communicate with your group while performing and […]
The All-State Jazz Band Audition Workshop is designed to prepare students for the coming band auditions in January. Many deserving students, when faced with the challenging format of the audition process, underperform when they know they could do much better. Our audition experts will help prepare all students by providing strategies for audition success! […]
November 12, 2023 Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street 6PM-7PM Free Event Join us at the historic Circular Congregational Church for “Jazz Vespers.” This service is in memory of Jack McCray, one of the founders of Charleston Jazz. The Charleston Jazz Academy combo will provide music for the service. Invite your friends and family as […]
