THE ANSWER TO A NIGHT OF LEGENDARY MUSIC. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble takes two of jazz’s most celebrated composers and brings you a full evening of their musical genius.

THE ANSWER TO THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S DATE. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will make you swoon when they croon and present some of jazz’s greatest love songs.

THE ANSWER TO A VERY MERRY BIG BAND CELEBRATION. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will make your holidays bright with a collection of classic jazz for the holidays presented with some big band energy and swingin’ sleigh bells.

THE ANSWER TO A GREAT NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble presents an unforgettable evening of jazz favorites while spotlighting some of South Carolina’s most celebrated musicians.

Clarinetist, Ken Peplowski is an undisputed master of swing and is a musical descendant of the great Benny Goodman. As the New York Times says, Peplowski is “Goodman Straight Up, With a Twist of Lightning.”

Jazz and popular music have always been in a relationship and the blending of genres is a way of life for most musicians. “SC Jazz Plays the Beatles” feels like a great idea.

Stefon Harris's passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. Heralded as "one of the most important artists in jazz" (The Los Angeles Times), he has been named a recipient of the 2018 Doris Duke Artist Awards.
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New York based vocalist, Veronica Swift is now being recognized internationally as one of the top young singers on the scene.
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Chris Potter has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz and will be performing here with the Jazz Masterworks Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Robert Gardiner.
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We are excited to announce that jazz trumpeter Justin Ray will join the ensemble for our final concert of the season. Dr. Robert Gardiner will lead the SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble in a performance of jazz standards that promises to deliver a performance that will resound in the listeners’ ears and memories.

Join us at sponsor location Bar Figaro immediately following the Chris Potter concert for a fundraiser to benefit the SC Jazz Foundation.

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World class solo artist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat magazine called him “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet” and Jazz Times identified him as “a figure of international renown.” Potter’s impressive discography includes 15 albums as a leader, as well as sideman appearances on more than 100 albums. He has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz and will be performing here with the Jazz Masterworks Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Robert Gardiner.

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Wycliffe Gordon is an internationally acclaimed musical ambassador and interpreter of jazz, America’s music. He has 21 solo recordings and is a former longtime member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. The Jazz Journalists Association recently named him “2018 Trombonist of the Year” for the 11thtime. Wycliffe will be performing big band classics and swinging originals accompanied by the Jazz Masterworks Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Robert Gardiner.

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Join the SC Jazz Foundation in Columbia, SC for "Beyond The Notes", their first sponsorship event hosted by Reggie Sullivan. This fundraiser and goods donation drive will be held in the City Market Place - Vista Venue (705 Gervais Street) in Columbia, South Carolina.

Entertainment will be provided by the Jmichael Peeples Movement and the Reggie Sullivan Jazz and Rock Band, with a VIP only performance by Amos Hoffman.