Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 13 Continues with World of Jazz Events in Mid-April

World Of Jazz: A Global Experience is scheduled for the Firefly Distillery at Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6PM; and also for Charleston Music Hall on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 5PM and 8PM. There also will be a virtual (on demand) performance starting May 1, 2021.

More details from Charleston Jazz Orchestra (www.charlestonjazz.com):

CHARLESTON, SC – Influenced by West African culture and European classical music, an adventurous new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. Jazz quickly found its way beyond the borders of New Orleans, emanating its sound and message around the world. Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for WORLD OF JAZZ A Global Experience as we explore the International influence of jazz and the genre’s ability to unite people and cultures from all corners of the globe.

Tickets are on sale now at www.charlestonjazz.com or call the Charleston Jazz box office at 843-641-0011. Senior (65+) | Military | Student Rates Available.

“As the United States’ most important cultural export, jazz has truly reached all corners of the globe. We will be exploring how the jazz traditions have mixed with various other musical traditions from around the world, as well as creating jazz versions of other culture’s traditional songs. This will truly be a unique concert experience!”

-Robert Lewis, CJO Music Director

ROSTER

Robert Lewis – Music Director + Alto Saxophone

Kevin Patton – Tenor Saxophone

Matt White – Trumpet

Stephen Spaulding – Trombone

Tyler Ross – Guitar

Gerald Gregory – Piano

Frank Duvall – Bass

Ron Wiltrout – Drums

Gino Castillo – Guest Percussionist

SONGLIST

Londonderry Air, Irish Traditional, Arranged by Robert Lewis

Afro Blue, Mongo Santamaria, Arranged by David Heywwod

Khebar, John Zorn, Arranged by Robert Lewis

Cherokee, Ray Noble, Arranged by Kevin Patton

Kilikia, Armenian Folk Song, Arranged by Arshak Sirunyan

Freddie Freeloader, Miles Davis, Arranged by Robert Lewis

Kanding Love Song, Chinese Folk Song, Arranged by Demetrius Doctor

Mona Lisa, Ray Evans and Jay Livingston, Arranged by Jon Phillips