Charleston Jazz Festival
Charleston Jazz Festival: Charlton Singleton & Contemporary Flow
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
Apr 21, 2024
4:00 PM EDT
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The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment opens for Charlton Singleton & Contemporary Flow
Join us for the Charleston Jazz Festival finale with Afro-Cuban jazz, smooth R&B vibes, and more!
** IMPORTANT** This is an outdoor event. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. Please leave all dogs and outside food and beverage at home.
4:00PM - The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment:
Experience an electrifying performance like no other as The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment takes the stage at the 2024 Charleston Jazz Festival Finale! This hard-driving band is a force to be reckoned with, combining the best of Afro-Venezuelan-Cuban rhythms with a modern jazz twist.
Led by the talented Abdiel Iriarte, hailing from Valencia, Venezuela, the band promises to deliver an unforgettable experience through their original compositions incorporating wildly creative sounds with keyboards and various electronic instruments. With non-stop energy, the band is known for bringing ‘fire and passion’ to the stage, leaving audiences wanting more.
Band Members:
Abidel Iriarte – Keyboards
Tim Khayat – Electric Bass
Ron Wiltrout – Drums
5:00PM - Charlton Singleton & Contemporary Flow:
Get ready to groove and move with two-time Grammy Award winner Charlton Singleton and his band, Contemporary Flow! With a blend of contemporary jazz, R&B, and original hits from Singleton himself, this outdoor musical experience is not to be missed. Singleton’s vibrant energy is contagious, as he communicates pure joy through his signature trumpet and vocal stylings. Gather your friends and family; this concert is a must-see that you will not want to miss!
Charlton Singleton is a member of the two-time Grammy Award-winning band, Ranky Tanky. He has entertained countless audiences around the world and calls Charleston home. Singleton is the former Artistic Director of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and current Artistic Director of the MOJA Arts Festival, as well as the Artist-in-Residence Emeritus at the Gaillard Center. Charlton has shared the stage with artists such as Lisa Fischer, Bobby McFerrin, Ruby Dee, Jimmy Heath, Slide Hampton, Houston Person, Darius Rucker, Fred Wesley, Cyrus Chestnut, and more.
“Just watching him conduct, play piano, and trumpet draws you in and captivates you. He turns a non-jazz person into an enthusiast in a single concert.”
–Randi Weinstein (Charleston Jazz Patron), Charleston Magazine
Band Members:
Charlton Singleton – Trumpet / Vocals
Quiana Parler – Vocals
Demetrius Doctor – Keyboards
Greg Loney – Guitar
LaVonta Green – Electric Bass
James ‘JT’ Rollerson – Drums
Mark Sterbank – Tenor Saxophone
Concert Length: 2.5 hrs (with intermission)
Doors Open: 3:00PM
The Charleston Jazz Festival is sponsored in part by MUSC.
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Experience the magic of the Charleston Jazz Festival each April in Charleston, South Carolina, where music lovers from around the globe converge to celebrate the city’s vibrant jazz heritage. This annual extravaganza promises an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, soul, and passion, showcasing an impressive lineup of world-renowned artists. Join us for a celebration of culture, creativity, and camaraderie at the Charleston Jazz Festival – an experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
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