The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging environment. There will be a signup list posted for each jam online along with “Community Tunes” for everyone to check out. With local professional rhythm section players […]
Host: Robert Lewis Charleston Jazz Academy FREE - Open To All The Listening Shed is an opportunity to shine a light on the most important aspect of understanding jazz: listening! It will be a chance for students and jazz lovers alike to experience how jazz professionals listen to and gain insights from music. Every […]
Host: Mark Sterbank Charleston Jazz Academy FREE - Open To All The Listening Shed is an opportunity to shine a light on the most important aspect of understanding jazz: listening! It will be a chance for students and jazz lovers alike to experience how jazz professionals listen to and gain insights from music. Every […]
Host: Demetrius Doctor Charleston Jazz Academy FREE - Open To All The Listening Shed is an opportunity to shine a light on the most important aspect of understanding jazz: listening! It will be a chance for students and jazz lovers alike to experience how jazz professionals listen to and gain insights from music. Every […]
A Grammy-nominated artist signed to the prestigious Blue Note Records, Stefon Harris has garnered critical acclaim for his work, including his groundbreaking album, The Grand Unification Theory, which received the Martin E. Segal Award from Jazz at Lincoln Center. His collaborations with jazz legends like Diana Krall, Norah Jones, and Janis Siegle of the Manhattan Transfer highlight his versatility and stature within the jazz community. Additionally, Harris is a key member of the SFJazz Collective, showcasing his prowess as both a performer and a leader in contemporary jazz.
This event is presented in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA
Explore jazz improvisation in a fun, supportive environment! July 22—26: Stick with the Standards Location: Charleston Jazz Academy 9:00AM-3:30PM At the Jazz Combo camp, students embark on a musical journey like no other, immersing themselves in the rich and vibrant world of jazz. Here, budding musicians expand their skills and delve deep into the […]
Explore jazz improvisation in a fun, supportive environment! July 8—12: Straight Eighths Location: Charleston Jazz Academy 9:00AM-3:30PM Embark on a musical journey like no other at Jazz Combo Camp, where we celebrate the diverse and vibrant world of jazz styles that don't swing. From the electrifying energy of rock to the irresistible grooves of […]
Explore jazz improvisation in a fun, supportive environment! June 17—21: Swing Time Location: Charleston Jazz Academy 9:00AM-3:30PM This week of camp is full. Space is currently available for the weeks of July 8th and July 22nd. Welcome to Jazz Combo Camp, where the music comes alive with more than just eighth notes! Immerse yourself […]
Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba, on September 12, 1973, in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana, and began his musical career at the age of11. Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has recorded and/or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Chucho Valdez, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, Elton John, James Taylor, and Sting, and has contributed to well over 100 albums. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups and contributing to, or appearing in, several important films, including Calle 54 (2000) and Chico and Rita (2010).
This event is presented in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA
A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. DownBeat called him “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet” while Jazz Times identified him as “a figure of international renown.” Jazz sax elder statesman Dave Liebman called him simply, “one of the best musicians around,” a sentiment shared by the readers of DownBeat in voting him second only to tenor sax great Sonny Rollins in the magazine’s 2008 Readers Poll.
This event is presented in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA
Explore jazz improvisation in a fun, supportive environment! June 3—7: Improv 101 Location: Charleston Jazz Academy 9:00AM-3:30PM Welcome to the Jazz Combo Camp, where the magic of music comes alive! For new jazz students, this camp is the perfect place to dive into the world of improvisation. From learning the basics of scales and […]
Charleston Jazz is pleased to partner with Dr. Colleen Clark and the University of South Carolina School of Music on Jazz Girls Day. This workshop is designed to inspire girls to play jazz! Jazz Girls Day invites and inspires girls for a day filled with learning, playing, and performing. One of the goals of […]
