Charleston's Premier Jazz Club
Experience Charleston's finest live jazz music located in the heart of the King St. nightlife district. As Charleston's premier listening room, Forte Jazz Lounge is patterned after famed New York-style jazz clubs, providing a big city sound paired with southern hospitality. Headliners include local legends, recording artists, notable touring acts, and Grammy winners. Plan the ultimate date night, celebrate a special occasion, or mingle with jazz enthusiasts at the hottest new venue in town!
"Great atmosphere and great live music.
We will definitely visit again!"
Joe Griffin ~ Facebook
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12WedMayArmed Forces Week: Instrumental Jazz | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMay 12, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAAn evening of instrumental jazz in commemoration of Armed Forces Week. Join some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry for an intimate evening.
13ThuMayArmed Forces Week: Girl Singer Series | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 13, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAGirl Singer Series: USO Night! Forte is proud to present premier vocalists Jenna Bohannon, Andrea Catangay and Veronica Wilt as they bring back hits of the Andrews Sisters and USO stars through the decades!- 13ThuMayArmed Forces Week: Girl Singer Series | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 13, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAGirl Singer Series: USO Night! Forte is proud to present premier vocalists Jenna Bohannon, Andrea Catangay and Veronica Wilt as they bring back hits of the Andrews Sisters and USO stars through the decades!
14FriMayArmed Forces Week: Joe Clarke Big Band | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USASalute Armed Forces week with the Joe Clarke Big Band! Enjoy a throwback to vintage USO-style shows, featuring special guest artists and hits of the Great American Songbook.- 14FriMayArmed Forces Week: Joe Clarke Big Band | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 14, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USASalute Armed Forces week with the Joe Clarke Big Band! Enjoy a throwback to vintage USO-style shows, featuring special guest artists and hits of the Great American Songbook.
- 15SatMayArmed Forces Week: Joe Clarke Big Band | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 15, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USASalute Armed Forces week with the Joe Clarke Big Band! Enjoy a throwback to vintage USO-style shows, featuring special guest artists and hits of the Great American Songbook.
- 15SatMayArmed Forces Week: Joe Clarke Big Band | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 15, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USASalute Armed Forces week with the Joe Clarke Big Band! Enjoy a throwback to vintage USO-style shows, featuring special guest artists and hits of the Great American Songbook.
18TueMayJack Brandfield Trio | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMay 18, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAGut String Records recording artist and New York City native tenor saxophonist Jack Brandfield is a passionate musician who brings his own style in carrying the torch for the great jazz saxophonists and interpreters of the Great American Songbook.- 19WedMayInstrumental Jazz | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMay 19, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Join some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry for an intimate evening.
20ThuMayGuy Singer Series | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!- 20ThuMayGuy Singer Series | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 20, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
21FriMayMotown & More with Charles Grant | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 21, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USACharles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic R&B hits.- 21FriMayMotown & More with Charles Grant | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 21, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USACharles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic R&B hits.
22SatMayOscar Peterson Tribute with Jonathan Lovett | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 22, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte is proud to present one of the region's finest piano talents, Jonathan Lovett and his band. The evening will feature hits of Canadian jazz virtuoso Oscar Peterson, who was fondly regarded as "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington.- 22SatMayOscar Peterson Tribute with Jonathan Lovett | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMay 22, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte is proud to present one of the region's finest piano talents, Jonathan Lovett and his band. The evening will feature hits of Canadian jazz virtuoso Oscar Peterson, who was fondly regarded as "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington.
- 26WedMayInstrumental Jazz | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMay 26, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Join some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry for an intimate evening.
27ThuMayForte Presents: Joe Clarke Trio | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMay 27, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Forte Jazz Trio features Charleston's most accomplished jazz musicians. Charleston's Joe Clarke will be featured on the piano, joined by prolific bassist John Kennedy, paired with the intricate rhythms of Josh Hoover on drums.- 27ThuMayForte Presents: Joe Clarke Trio | 9:30pm-11:00pmMay 27, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Forte Jazz Trio features Charleston's most accomplished jazz musicians. Charleston's Joe Clarke will be featured on the piano, joined by prolific bassist John Kennedy, paired with the intricate rhythms of Josh Hoover on drums.