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Live At The Cmh: Groovin’ High – A Tribute To Dizzy Gillespie Featuring Jon Faddis at Charleston Music Hall

Courtesy of Charleston Jazz | Posted on January 31, 2021

Where

Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Charleston, SC
Map
843-853-2252

Live At The Cmh: Groovin’ High – A Tribute To Dizzy Gillespie Featuring Jon Faddis at Charleston Music Hall

When

Sat, October 23, 2021
5:00 pm

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Musicians

Charleston Jazz Orchestra
band / ensemble / orchestra
Jon Faddis
trumpet

About

With a relationship that spanned 30 years – from idol to mentor to friend, few living musicians have such a deep connection to jazz legend and pioneer of Bebop, Dizzy Gillespie than Jon Faddis. When Faddis blasted onto the jazz scene, audiences were amazed at the young musician’s range, techniques and ability to successfully mirror the complex style of Dizzy Gillespie. Faddis soon developed his own trademark style and is now known as one of the most innovative and inspiring jazz trumpeters of our time. Even Dizzy described Faddis as “He’s the best ever – including me!” Living legend Jon Faddis will join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra to pay tribute and celebrate the musicianship and life of jazz great Dizzy Gillespie with Groovin’ High!...

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