The South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble is comprised of many of the most outstanding jazz musicians, soloists, and bandleaders from across the Carolinas. The band will perform two sets of big band jazz at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College with a concert on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 PM. Tickets, which have sold out the last three concerts, start at $55. Included is a pre-concert live jazz performance and free wine and beer in the lobby at 6:20 PM. Tickets and more info can be found at www.scjazz.org
The concert will feature beautiful love songs performed by an 18-piece big band and four gifted vocalists.
“With 18 amazing musicians, the musical possibilities are almost unlimited,” says Dr. Robert Gardiner, the founder and director of the SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble and the President of the SC Jazz Foundation. “This will be a perfect Valentine’s date. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will take you on a journey
through lush harmonies and gorgeous melodies, sweeping everyone off their feet.”
Gardiner challenges the nonjazz fan to consider giving this ensemble and performance a chance.
“Our music is fun, accessible to everyone, easy on the ears and I think we put on a great show. Join us on February 15 and you will see what I mean.”
Dr. Robert Gardiner has been teaching, playing, promoting, and advocating for jazz for three decades. He has created and directed jazz ensembles at the middle school, high school, collegiate, community, and professional level.
