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Charleston Jazz Academy

@chsjazzacademy

Realize your dreams through music! Private Lessons | Combo Classes | Homeschool Band | Camps | Masterclasses

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Charleston Jazz announced the appointment of Demetrius Doctor as the new director of its Charleston Jazz Academy. 🎷 See below for all the details 👇👇👇 scartshub.com/charleston-jaz…

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#MotivationMonday Percy Mayfield, known as the “Poet Laureate of the Blues,” was born on this day in 1920. Perhaps you have heard his popular standard, “Hit the Road Jack.” His songs were covered by Ray Charles, BB King, Elvis Presley, and more. #jazzhistory #blues

#MotivationMonday

Percy Mayfield, known as the “Poet Laureate of the Blues,” was born on this day in 1920. Perhaps you have heard his popular standard, “Hit the Road Jack.” His songs were covered by Ray Charles, BB King, Elvis Presley, and more.

#jazzhistory #blues
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Start the school year off right by adding music to your life. We accept students of all ages and all levels. Ask about our scholarship program! charlestonjazz.com #musiclessons #musicschool #jazzeducation

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It's time for a #teacherfeature ! Kimberly Alford King graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Flute Performance. She has performed with the Hilton Head Symphony, North Charleston POPS!, and Charleston Stage

It's time for a #teacherfeature !

Kimberly Alford King graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Flute Performance. She has performed with the Hilton Head Symphony, North Charleston POPS!, and Charleston Stage
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#MotivationMonday One of the most important composers and arrangers of the Swing Era was born on this day in 1906. Eddie Durham played both guitar and trombone. You might recognize his works “Moten Swing,” “Swinging the Blues,” and “One O’ Clock Jump!” #jazzhistory #blues

#MotivationMonday 

One of the most important composers and arrangers of the Swing Era was born on this day in 1906. Eddie Durham played both guitar and trombone. You might recognize his works “Moten Swing,” “Swinging the Blues,” and “One O’ Clock Jump!”

#jazzhistory #blues
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Attention prospective students: Are you interested in trying out a class before you register? Contact [email protected] to set up a free first-time trial class. We hope to be jamming with you soon at CJA! #musiclessons #musicschool #free #freeclass #jazz #jazzeducation

Attention prospective students:

Are you interested in trying out a class before you register? Contact jan@charlestonjazz.com to set up a free first-time trial class. We hope to be jamming with you soon at CJA!

#musiclessons #musicschool #free #freeclass #jazz #jazzeducation
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It's time for a #teacherfeature ! Jonathan Amado was born in North Carolina and is of Brazilian descent. He has a passion for the tuba/sousaphone, and can also be found performing trombone, trumpet, piano, and even Portuguese vocals on occasion.

It's time for a #teacherfeature !

Jonathan Amado was born in North Carolina and is of Brazilian descent. He has a passion for the tuba/sousaphone, and can also be found performing trombone, trumpet, piano, and even Portuguese vocals on occasion.
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#MotivationMonday Jimmy Rushing, known as “Mr. Five by Five,” was born on this day in 1902. His hard work landed him in Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra and in Bill Basie’s Barons of Rhythm. He is known for his iconic style of singing swing music. #swingmusic #jazzsinger

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Jimmy Rushing, known as “Mr. Five by Five,”  was born on this day in 1902. His hard work landed him in Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra and in Bill Basie’s Barons of Rhythm. He is known for his iconic style of singing swing music.

#swingmusic #jazzsinger
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Are you thinking about joining a Jazz Combo Class? Check out this video from our CJA Director, Demetrius Doctor! charlestonjazz.com/academy #jazz #jazzeducation #jazzpiano

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Start the school year off right by adding music to your life. We accept students of all ages and all levels. Ask about our scholarship program! charlestonjazz.com #musiclessons #musicschool #jazzeducation

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#teacherfeature ! Andy Mason is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator. Andy holds an M.F.A. in Sonic Arts and an M.M. in Composition from Brooklyn College, where he studied composition with Arturo O’Farrill.

#teacherfeature ! Andy Mason is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator.  Andy holds an M.F.A. in Sonic Arts and an M.M. in Composition from Brooklyn College, where he studied composition with Arturo O’Farrill.
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#MotivationMonday Today we honor the birthday of the legendary #jazz #pianist and composer #horacesilver . A pioneer of the #bebop style, Silver stands out for his bluesy style and his 35 years of touring with the famous combo the Jazz Messengers. #followyourdream

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Today we honor the birthday of the legendary #jazz #pianist and composer #horacesilver . A pioneer of the #bebop style, Silver stands out for his bluesy style and his 35 years of touring with the famous combo the Jazz Messengers.  #followyourdream
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Attention prospective students: Are you interested in trying out a class before you register? Contact [email protected] to set up a free first-time trial class. We hope to be jamming with you soon at CJA! #musiclessons #musicschool #free #freeclass #jazz #jazzeducation

Attention prospective students:

Are you interested in trying out a class before you register? Contact jan@charlestonjazz.com to set up a free first-time trial class. We hope to be jamming with you soon at CJA!

#musiclessons #musicschool #free #freeclass #jazz #jazzeducation
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#teacherfeature ! Frank Duvall is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has performed with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Greco, Bill Eckstine, Marian McPartland, Bob Alberti, Buddy DeFranco, Harry Allen, Scott Hamilton, John Colinai and Bill Charlap.

#teacherfeature ! Frank Duvall is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has performed with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Greco, Bill Eckstine, Marian McPartland, Bob Alberti, Buddy DeFranco, Harry Allen, Scott Hamilton, John Colinai and Bill Charlap.
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#MotivationMonday Happy birthday to Canadian #jazzsinger #MichaelBuble ! Bublé has said he dreamed of becoming a singer when he was two. He fell in love with #jazz at age five after listening to #BingCrosby 's album, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas."

#MotivationMonday

Happy birthday to Canadian #jazzsinger #MichaelBuble ! Bublé has said he dreamed of becoming a singer when he was two. He fell in love with #jazz at age five after listening to #BingCrosby 's album, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas."
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We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public. @neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews

We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

@neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews
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We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public. @neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews

We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

@neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews
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We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public. @neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews

We are thrilled to host vibraphonist Stefon Harris for this special workshop made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

@neaarts #events #freeevents #chsnews
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On behalf of the students and faculty at the Charleston Jazz Academy, thank you for your continued support and happy Thanksgiving! #CharlestonJazz #JazzAcademy #Thanksgiving #JazzMusic #SupportLocal #CharlestonEvents #MusicEducation #Thankful #CommunitySupport #JazzFamily

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Join us for a Charleston Jazz Academy combo Christmas concert tomorrow, Monday 9th at the Park Circle Community Center at 6PM! #CharlestonJazz #JazzConcert #LiveMusic #CharlestonEvents #ParkCircle #ChristmasConcert #JazzAcademy

Join us for a Charleston Jazz Academy combo Christmas concert tomorrow, Monday 9th at the Park Circle Community Center at 6PM!

 #CharlestonJazz #JazzConcert #LiveMusic #CharlestonEvents #ParkCircle #ChristmasConcert #JazzAcademy