Tickets are now on sale for the Lowcountry Jazz Festival at the Gaillard Center. This is a two-day event on August 31 and September 1. You can purchase tickets for one day or both days. In addition, there is a party August 30 to kick off the festival.
According to their website:
Under the artistic direction of producer Tony Clarke, in collaboration with the Gaillard Center’s artistic team, the Festival boasts an impressive lineup of award-winning jazz singers and musicians, including headliners Samara Joy and Brian Culbertson. More than a series of concerts, the Lowcountry Jazz Festival is a multifaceted cultural experience that has become an annual highlight of Charleston’s artistic calendar, bringing together a vibrant community of musicians and music lovers.
Drawing on the rich tradition of jazz in the South, this season’s Festival unites venerable masters and emerging talents to celebrate this enduring genre and its profound connections to Charleston. As a pivotal hub for African American music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Charleston played a crucial role in the evolution of jazz, nurturing some of its earliest pioneers and ensembles. This Festival honors that heritage, showcasing world-class performances in the heart of a city that continues to influence and shape the jazz landscape.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
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