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Forte Jazz Lounge

Wednesday & Thursday 7pm-10pm
Friday & Saturday 7pm-9pm & 9:30pm-11:30pm
Sunday 6:00pm- 10:00pm
We are a Family Friendly Venue.
All ages welcome to attend any show.

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    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Jun 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    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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    Four Saxophones, Four Centuries: Sax in the City to bring An Evening of Chamber Music to Forte
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Jun 6, 2021
    • 2 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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    "It's gonna be swinging": Jack Brandfield Trio brings 'I'll Never Be the Same' album tour to Forte
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • May 15, 2021
    • 4 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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    Kevin Patton
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Nov 21, 2020
    • 2 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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    Gillian Kohn
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Oct 8, 2020
    • 2 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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    Kat Keturah
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Oct 8, 2020
    • 2 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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    Ron Wiltrout
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 7, 2020
    • 2 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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    Josh Hoover
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 2 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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    Brett Belanger
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 2 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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    Sean Bing
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 2 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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    Fisher Wilson
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 2, 2020
    • 2 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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    Geoffrey Dean
    Elizabeth Gildea
    • Sep 2, 2020
    • 2 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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    475 - 477 King Street Charleston, SC 29403    |    843.637.4931    |    info@fortejazzlounge.com