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What a wonderful concert to close out this years master works series. There has been only one change to the septets personnel, tommy andrews replacing matthew herd on alto saxophone. Jan 18, 2017 the charleston rhythm uses swing, like other jazz rhythms, but its based around a specific rhythmic figure. Oct 21, 2017 charleston jazz orchestra concert in charleston music hall, charleston, date. The charleston jazz orchestra presents holiday swing. Formed in charleston in 1997, river city is a dedicated group of professionals who specialize in the presentation of traditional american jazz, norleans style. Matthew herd, george millard, sam rapley, alex hitchcock. Charleston jazz orchestra tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. Charleston symphony orchestra holiday pops concert.
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