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February 2019
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Songs of Love
Diane Schuur sings Cole Porter, Billie Holiday and more Charleston warmly welcomes vocalist Diane Schuur to sing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Diane’s voice is expressive, romantic and mischievous as it radiates warmth and soulful passion. Frank Sinatra adored Diane and invited her to sing with him and his band conducted by Quincy Jones. She also performed alongside Herbie Hancock on the classic ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ for Stevie Wonder at…
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Diane Schuur sings Cole Porter, Billie Holiday and more Charleston warmly welcomes vocalist Diane Schuur to sing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Diane’s voice is expressive, romantic and mischievous as it radiates warmth and soulful passion. Frank Sinatra adored Diane and invited her to sing with him and his band conducted by Quincy Jones. She also performed alongside Herbie Hancock on the classic ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ for Stevie Wonder at…
Find out more »March 2019
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: New Orleans Meets Charleston
Delfeayo Marsalis brings The Big Easy to the Holy City It’s Mardi Gras time! Delfeayo Marsalis and the CJO will play the music of the Bayou with an added dash of Lowcountry flavor. Born and raised in New Orleans, Delfeayo is one of the top trombonists, composers, and producers of jazz. A member of America’s ‘First Family of Jazz’, Delfeayo received the National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master Award in 2011. This night is sure to be a party…
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Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Mess Around
A tribute to Ray Charles featuring Manny Houston What’d I Say, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, and Mess Around … were just a few treasures recorded and performed by Ray Charles. Known as the ‘Genius of Soul’ Ray pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s and '60s by combining blues, jazz and gospel styles. The CJO welcomes vocalist Manny Houston to celebrate this American icon. Originally from Greenville, SC, Manny has starred in many stage and show…
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A tribute to Ray Charles featuring Manny Houston What’d I Say, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, and Mess Around … were just a few treasures recorded and performed by Ray Charles. Known as the ‘Genius of Soul’ Ray pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s and '60s by combining blues, jazz and gospel styles. The CJO welcomes vocalist Manny Houston to celebrate this American icon. Originally from Greenville, SC, Manny has starred in many stage and show…
Find out more »September 2019
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Take 5
West Coast Cool Jazz Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond, and Gerry Mulligan helped create the popular ‘cool jazz’ style that hailed from the West Coast. Lyrical, mellow, and always swinging, it helped define the musical soundscape of the 1950’s. The CJO takes on some of the great songs and arrangements from that era, while exploring new versions of some of its classics. So let’s put the top down on the convertible and take a ride along the Pacific Coast…
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West Coast Cool Jazz Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond, and Gerry Mulligan helped create the popular ‘cool jazz’ style that hailed from the West Coast. Lyrical, mellow, and always swinging, it helped define the musical soundscape of the 1950’s. The CJO takes on some of the great songs and arrangements from that era, while exploring new versions of some of its classics. So let’s put the top down on the convertible and take a ride along the Pacific Coast…
Find out more »October 2019
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Saxophone Legends
Ernie Watts plays John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and more The saxophone is arguably the most recognizable symbol and sound in jazz. It can wail and scream with passion, as well as whisper softly your favorite melody. Saxophonist Ernie Watts joins the CJO to play the music of some of the most beloved Saxophone Legends of our time. A two-time Grammy Award winner and long time member of the Tonight Show Orchestra, Ernie has been featured on more than…
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Ernie Watts plays John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and more The saxophone is arguably the most recognizable symbol and sound in jazz. It can wail and scream with passion, as well as whisper softly your favorite melody. Saxophonist Ernie Watts joins the CJO to play the music of some of the most beloved Saxophone Legends of our time. A two-time Grammy Award winner and long time member of the Tonight Show Orchestra, Ernie has been featured on more than…
Find out more »November 2019
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Holiday Swing
A Charleston Jazz tradition Your Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents Holiday Swing: A Charleston Jazz tradition. Maestro Robert Lewis and our 18-piece big band will swing you into the holiday spirit with popular hits from Season 11, plus big band arrangements of holiday favorites. Add a little jazz to your holiday cheer with this popular Charleston tradition!
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A Charleston Jazz tradition Your Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents Holiday Swing: A Charleston Jazz tradition. Maestro Robert Lewis and our 18-piece big band will swing you into the holiday spirit with popular hits from Season 11, plus big band arrangements of holiday favorites. Add a little jazz to your holiday cheer with this popular Charleston tradition!
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