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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
