Avondale venues still swinging
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010
A few Tuesdays ago, my friend Herb Frazier and I decided to bring to a halt the grinding routine of that work day with some food, beverage and music. Read story.
Shhh! There's a disco going on ...
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010
There's no chance Nick Jenkins' CD release party on Aug. 26 will be shut down because of too much noise. Read story.
All the way live at Huger's
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010
I had the time of my life July 30 at an upper King Street spot. I left the gloomy heat outside, paid my five bucks and settled in to check out one of my favorite musicians, Oscar Rivers. Read story.
Spyro Gyra leads upcoming festival
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010
The Spirit of New York cruised the Big Apple's harbor July 21, hosting a smooth jazz concert including the legendary Spyro Gyra. Read story.
Drummer personifies emerging artistry
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Two weeks ago to the day, I was sitting at the bar in the Charleston Grill chatting with David Patterson. Read story.
Resort to host Weekend of Jazz
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Earl Klugh was smooth before there was such a thing as smooth jazz. Read story.
Signs show local jazz scene doing just fine
Thursday, July 8, 2010
I had lunch with an old family friend the week before last and it was one of a couple of recent encounters that reassure me our jazz scene is getting more and more solid. Read story.
A boy and his horn Part 2
Thursday, July 1, 2010
In the jazz vernacular, a musician's instrument is called his or her axe, like the tool with the wooden shaft and flared blade. Read story.
A boy and his horn, Part I
Thursday, June 24, 2010
My involvement in the local jazz scene causes all kinds of things to happen to me. Read story.
Hangin' with Houston and other jazz highlights
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Here are some notes compiled while listening to Jimmy Heath's "Basic Birks": Read story.
Era ends, couple awarded for service to jazz
Thursday, June 3, 2010
There was a bittersweet moment last Thursday at a Jazz Artists of Charleston reception. Read story.
Jazz Legends
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Piccolo Spoleto to feature festival within the festival Read story.
JAC spring series headed to McCrady's
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A jazz event that's emerging as a rite of spring around here has a new venue. Read story.
Singer/pianist delivers with his own style
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Anthony Owens brings to his music all the good things from all the styles of blues, jazz and popular music. Read story.
Contemporary jazz festival set for Saturday
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Steve Simon is at it again. Last time, the newly arrived music entrepreneur staged a terrific, one-night blues festival; and now he's putting up a different kind of show at the same venue, the Charleston Music Hall. Read story.
Phish not the only highlight of fall lineup
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010
After a almost half a decade, loyal Phish-heads who've had to cope with symptoms of withdrawal after the group went on hiatus, will be rewarded for their devotion with the ... Read story.
BBQ and Bluegrass Festival makes for the ultimate Sunday funday
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010
Summer is ending, yet no one wants to admit it. So put on your party pants Sunday afternoon for Boone Hall's annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. It'll take your mind ... Read story.
We got the jazz
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010
There's an ocean of jazz planned for the Lowcountry this fall. Read story.
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