Something for everyone: Geoffrey Dean Trio to hit the Forte stage Thursday June 17th
Geoffrey Dean says his audience can expect variety from his trio on Thursday, June 17th. “I basically wanted to make this one a mixed bag...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Jun 6, 20212 min
Four Saxophones, Four Centuries: Sax in the City to bring An Evening of Chamber Music to Forte
When people think of the saxophone, they don’t immediately think of classical music. “People are often amazed at the different sounds,”...
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Elizabeth Gildea
May 15, 20214 min
"It's gonna be swinging": Jack Brandfield Trio brings 'I'll Never Be the Same' album tour to Forte
Tenor saxophonist Jack Brandfield, like many in his field, saw in quarantine an opportunity – to re-envision his record, I’ll Never Be...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Nov 21, 20202 min
Kevin Patton
Saxophonist Kevin Patton, like many of his peers, got his start with his instrument in his middle school band. But his first musical...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Oct 8, 20202 min
Gillian Kohn
Gillian Kohn’s love of the classic era of jazz and Hollywood began in her youth. Growing up in small-town Hartsville, SC, she always...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Oct 8, 20202 min
Kat Keturah
Kat Keturah [pronounced ka-CHUR-a] is one of Charleston, South Carolina's leading vocalists, earning her the moniker “Charleston’s...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 7, 20202 min
Ron Wiltrout
As he reflects on his career, drummer Ron Wiltrout counts his blessings. “Being able to make a living playing drums within three months...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 4, 20202 min
Josh Hoover
Drummer Josh Hoover has played in classical and jazz settings, and even spent a year-and-a-half touring with a rock band in a secondhand...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 4, 20202 min
Brett Belanger
Brett Belanger (pronounced BELL-an-jer) got his first bass in seventh grade and soon found himself being recruited by his older brother...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 3, 20202 min
Sean Bing
Barnwell, SC native Sean Bing was first introduced to the drums in church, at just three years old. “I started right beside my uncle — I...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 2, 20202 min
Fisher Wilson
If it hadn’t been for a knee injury, bassist Fisher Wilson might not have followed a path toward a career in music. While he healed he...
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Elizabeth Gildea
Sep 2, 20202 min
Geoffrey Dean
Pianist Geoffrey Dean grew up in the Washington, DC area playing classical piano, and did not originally set out to make a career in...
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