The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns to the Charleston Gaillard Center from August 29 to 31, 2025, promising a weekend rich in music and community. Produced by Tony Clarke, the festival features an all-star lineup including KEM, Boney James, Bob James, Pieces of a Dream, and Eric Darius, highlighting a celebration of jazz and health equity. The event marks two significant milestones: 20 years of Closing the Gap in Health Care and the 10th season of the Gaillard Center. Festivities kick off with an All White Party and conclude with performances that reflect the vibrant legacy of jazz in the South.
Cast and Creative team for Lowcountry Jazz Festival at Charleston Gaillard Center
Cast
KEM
Ensemble
Boney James
Ensemble
Bob James
Ensemble
Pieces of a Dream
Ensemble
Eric Darius
Ensemble
Creative Team
Tony Clarke
Producer
Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell
Founder
Lissa Frenkel
President and CEO
Jessie Bagley
Director of Marketing & Communications
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