BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Find Local//findlocal.community//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ffe1e199-069d-48c6-88fe-feb87fbea273@findlocal.community DTSTAMP:20260911T153922Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000 SUMMARY:Piano Legends: The Charleston Jazz Orchestra DESCRIPTION:At Charleston Music Hall. [vc_row el_class=”hide”][vc_column] [vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724550232 184{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] PURCHASE TICKETS [/vc_column_text ][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column w idth=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text disable_pa ttern=”” margin_bottom=””] You can renew or purchase a Flex Pass online or by phone. To purchase by phone\, call the Box Office (Mon-Fri\, 10AM- 5PM): (843) 641-0011 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_ column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Flex Pass 2-5 s (Save 10%)” styl e=”custom” custom_background=”#0A446A” custom_text=”#FFFFFF” align=”cent er” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fti cket%2Fk%2F13944394%2F2026-flex-season-pick-25-s-charleston-charleston-j azz-charleston-music-hall%20_blank|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_ column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”5pm (Single Tickets)” style=”cus tom” custom_background=”#A53360″ custom_text=”#FFFFFF” align=”center” cs s=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2 Fp%2F46890178%2Fpiano-legends-charleston-charleston-jazz-charleston-musi c-hall|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc _btn title=”8pm (Single Tickets)” style=”custom” custom_background=”#A53 360″ custom_text=”#FFFFFF” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” lin k=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2Fp%2F56335655%2Fpiano-legend s-charleston-charleston-jazz-charleston-music-hall|target:_blank”][/vc_c olumn_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width= ”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bot tom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1788360789421{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Piano Legends Piano Legends celebrates and explores the rich legacy of iconic pianists throughout Jazz history. Spanning the evolution of jazz from Ragtime to Modern Fusion\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra will prese nt the styles and innovations of legendary jazz pianists such as Herbie Hancock\, Chick Corea and Abdullah Ibrahim to case how this grandiose in strument shaped the genre’s emotional and harmonic language. Featured wi th your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will be 4 outstanding members of our j azz piano community to pay homage to the Piano Legends who shaped its so und. Concert Length: 90 min (no intermission) This performance is made p ossible in part by MUSC [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][ vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22100″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_ inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756144467948{margin-b ottom: 0px !important\;}”] About Gerald Gregory If you’re ever roaming t he streets on concert night\, and spot a man in a tux\, skateboarding at top speed to the Charleston Music Hall\, well then\, you’ve probably ju st seen CJO pianist Gerald Gregory (“quite a sight\,” admits Gerald).Ger ald Gregory has performed with some of the greats here in Charleston\, a s well as the Brooklyn Philharmonic\, Erykah Badu and NAS\, Darius Rucke r\, Jeff Sipe\, Kebbi Williams\, John Ellis and Diane Schuur. Gerald als o studied under both Randy Hurt in Roanoke\, and Tommy Gill at the Colle ge of Charleston.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_r ow_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_17 56144507352{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] About Demetrius Doctor A highly sought-after musician\, bandleader\, arranger\, and producer\, De metrius is the Director of the Charleston Jazz Academy and leader of Mom entum. Demetrius is also a favorite guest performer with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra. He has had the opportunity to work with gospel artists l ike Tye Tribbett\, Jonathan Nelson\, and Duranice Pace\, as well as jazz musicians like Fred Wesley and Freddy Cole. Doctor has toured Italy\, S pain\, Croatia\, and the United States.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inne r][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22099″ img_size=” full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row _inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22095″ img_s ize=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756144566652{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] About Abdiel Iriarte Hailing from Venezuela\, Iriar te has made waves in the Charleston music scene as a performer\, educato r\, and recording artist. A highly sought-after pianist\, Abdiel headlin ed the 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival\, combining the sound of Afro-Venez uelan-Cuban rhythms with a taste of modern jazz. He performs regularly a t Forte Jazz Lounge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][v c_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom _1756144612624{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] About Arshak Sirunyan Arshak Sirunyan\, a distinguished Armenian composer and pianist from Yer evan\, began his musical journey at the age of seven under the guidance of leading mentors at the A. Spendiarov School of Music and later at the Komitas State Conservatory. His career spans classical and contemporary works for piano\, voice\, ensembles\, and orchestra\, with highlights i ncluding a 2002 composition performed by the Komitas String Quartet and the 2023 premiere of his original full-length ballet at the Maryland The ater. Beyond performance\, Arshak has made a mark in the recording indus try with acclaimed albums such as Hoodman’s Blind (2014)\, which feature d Grammy-winning collaborators\, won top honors at the International Son gwriting Competition\, and earned nominations at the Independent Music A wards. His music has been praised as both unique and compelling\, cement ing his reputation as a versatile and innovative artist.[/vc_column_text ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=” 22096″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_ row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_ space height=”24px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space h eight=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/v c_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shap e=”square” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”The Experience” tab _id=”1687923810144-42574a89-d6c9″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_169100 7354390{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Often hailed as one of the to p things to do in Charleston\, SC\, attending a Charleston Jazz Orchestr a concert is an unforgettable experience. If you are new to the jazz gen re and big band style\, take a risk and surprise yourself. Our director Robert Lewis will guide you through the nuances and significance of each piece\, sharing stories behind the songs and composers. Many arrangemen ts have been specially created by our own orchestra members and can’t be heard anywhere else in the world. You can get a taste of past performan ces on our YouTube channel here . When you step through the of the Charl eston Music Hall you are stepping back in time into a circa 1849 train s tation\, historically known as the Tower Depot. You will hear the iconic sounds of jazz wafting through the lobby\, reminiscent of the city’s ri ch jazz history. Stop by one of the lobby bars on the lower or upper lev er to purchase snacks\, beer\, wine or soft drinks to bring with you int o the theatre. Our friendly ushers will greet you and assist you in find ing your way to your seats – there’s not a bad seat in the house! Our au dience is diverse and you will see patrons of all ages and walks of life \, including couples\, singles\, students\, families\, and groups of fri ends – jazz has never met a stranger and all are welcome. Many of our gu ests are tourists visiting Charleston\, and some of our regular attendee s have been coming to concerts since the beginning of the organization. We hope that you will become one of our “regulars” as well by joining th e Charleston Jazz family by becoming a Season Subscriber \, Member\, Spo nsor\, Donor\, Student or Advertiser . There is a place for YOU at Charl eston Jazz. I have been a season ticket holder since the inception of Ch arleston Jazz Orchestra for many wonderful reasons. The caliber of perfo rmances are spectacular. Their musical selections appeal to all musical tastes regardless of age. The Music Hall is the perfect venue for such a group of phenomenal artists. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lil H.\, Google Review We love t he Charleston Jazz Orchestra! We have been attending their concerts for about seven years. They are so talented and entertaining. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cher yl I.\, Google Review [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1 691000803795{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Watch this video of a pa st Charleston Jazz Orchestra performance: [/vc_column_text][vc_video max _width=”600″ link=”https://youtu.be/iaSceNUyuP4?si=ty6ADJXD3PiEjTTT”][vc _column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697824093990{margin-bottom: 0px !important \;}”] [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Venue + P arking” tab_id=”1687723528215-f19b02d2-f471″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaW ZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMk ZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxMWhua0x0cE9GbXhwTnhJWnFYbzhIbHRMcjlKVm84TSUyNm VoYmMlM0QyRTMxMkYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjY0MCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ4MC UyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_16909997 42171{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Venue: Charleston Music Hall 37 John St.\, Charleston\, SC 29403 Parking: Camden Garage 47 John St.\, C harleston\, SC 29403 Charleston Visitors Center Parking Garage 73 Mary S t.\, Charleston\, SC 29403 Marion Square Garage 399 King St.\, Charlesto n\, SC 29403 [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Ac cessibility” tab_id=”1687724312025-f57a013d-e1d1″][vc_column_text css=”. vc_custom_1770838376574{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Accessible se ating locations are available on the first floor of the theater and mark ed on the seating map. Assisted Listening Devices and Sensory Inclusive bags are available at the Box Office. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section] [vc_tta_section title=”Dining” tab_id=”1687723413076-386a4dee-cfe0″][vc_ column_text css=”.vc_custom_1690995964622{margin-bottom: 0px !important\ ;}”] Nearby Dining: Halls Chophouse O-Ku Sushi Stars Rooftop & Grill Roo m 39 Rue de Jean Coast Bar & Grill Azul Mexican Note: These links are pr ovided for your convenience. Charleston Jazz does not represent or endor se any of these services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_secti on title=”Lodging” tab_id=”1690991452233-167d19f1-e196″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1766434727127{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Lodging Package: We are proud to partner with the Francis Marion hotel as our o fficial lodging partner in 2026. Book the Francis Marion’s Charleston Ja zz Package this season! Your package includes accommodations at the Fran cis Marion Hotel\, (2) cocktails at the Swamp Fox Restaurant & (2) ticke ts to the Charleston Jazz Orchestra! VIEW PACKAGE DETAILS Other Lodging Options: Hampton Inn Hotel Bennett The Dewberry Embassy Suites The Court yard by Marriott Note: These links are provided for your convenience. Ch arleston Jazz does not represent or endorse any of these services.[/vc_c olumn_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Transportation” tab_i d=”1687923756328-9fc48bf1-8432″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_16909959 08967{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Bus Services: The CARTA bus sys tem offers a free downtown shuttle called the DASH. Visit their site for map and schedule here . Car Services: There are a variety of local tran sportation services available including taxis\, Uber and Lyft. Pedi Cab Services Charleston Pedi Cab Charleston Bike Taxi Charleston Rickshaw No te: These links are provided for your convenience. Charleston Jazz does not represent or endorse any of these services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta _section][vc_tta_section title=”Refreshments” tab_id=”1691006587473-4c04 0d12-206d”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691007095783{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”]Refreshments are available for purchase at the bars l ocated in the lobby and upstairs. The bars offer snacks and candy as wel l as beer\, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_s ection][vc_tta_section title=”Bag Policy” tab_id=”1691007365889-8b55ee18 -601d”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724554160087{margin-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] Please visit this link to view the Charleston Music Hall ’s bag policy: https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/faq/ [/vc_column_text ][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_ro w][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691000004193{margi n-bottom: 0px !important\;}”] See you at the ! [/vc_column_text][vc_empt y_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\nTickets: https://charlest onjazz.com/event/2026-piano-legends-8pm/\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/ event/ffe1e199-069d-48c6-88fe-feb87fbea273 LOCATION:Charleston Jazz\, 1 Blossom St\, Charleston\, SC 29403 URL:https://findlocal.community/event/ffe1e199-069d-48c6-88fe-feb87fbea27 3 STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR