Charleston Jazz Academy

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

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!   […]

June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums     Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day camp […]

June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums     Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day camp […]