Charleston Jazz Orchestra at Charleston Music Hall

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents Living For The City, The Music Of Stevie Wonder. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at The Charleston Music Hall and will feature such popular hits as “Sir Duke,” “Superstition,” and “I Just Called To Say I Love You.”

The inspiration for this concert arose as the CJO musicians brainstormed about whom they would want to celebrate and many agreed Stevie Wonder was top of that list. “Not only is Stevie known for his mastery of songwriting, vocals, and proficiency on multiple instruments, he has ALWAYS been a tremendously passionate humanitarian,” exclaimed Charlton Singleton, Music Director for the CJO. “Even though he is best known for his R&B and Pop tunes, it is no secret that he plays, writes, and uses a number of jazz elements (including personnel) in his music. The biggest challenge will be whittling down the song list to 90 minutes or less - there are so many classics to choose from! It will be a great show with a few surprises for everyone.” The performance schedule includes two sets: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. ...

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The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents Living For The City, The Music Of Stevie Wonder. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at The Charleston Music Hall and will feature such popular hits as “Sir Duke,” “Superstition,” and “I Just Called To Say I Love You.”

The inspiration for this concert arose as the CJO musicians brainstormed about whom they would want to celebrate and many agreed Stevie Wonder was top of that list. “Not only is Stevie known for his mastery of songwriting, vocals, and proficiency on multiple instruments, he has ALWAYS been a tremendously passionate humanitarian,” exclaimed Charlton Singleton, Music Director for the CJO. “Even though he is best known for his R&B and Pop tunes, it is no secret that he plays, writes, and uses a number of jazz elements (including personnel) in his music. The biggest challenge will be whittling down the song list to 90 minutes or less - there are so many classics to choose from! It will be a great show with a few surprises for everyone.” The performance schedule includes two sets: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Quiana Parler will join the CJO as a guest vocalist. Ms. Parler placed in the Top 48 of season two of the Fox Television hit, American Idol, and has toured with vocalist Clay Aiken. She has performed on The View, Saturday Night Live, NBC's Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Good Morning America to name a few.

Tickets for LIVING FOR THE CITY can be purchased online at charlestonjazz.com, by phone at 843-641-0011, or at the box office located at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC, Monday - Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Prices range from $35 to $55 per ticket. Student tickets are $10.

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is produced and presented by Jazz Artists of Charleston (JAC), a South Carolina-based non-profit organization incorporated to foster a solid and professional environment for jazz musicians, artists, students and enthusiasts in the Charleston area. Its mission is to develop, promote and support a vibrant and creative jazz culture through concerts, special outreach events, and educational programs, and to preserve and celebrate Charleston’s rich musical history and legacy as it explores the various realms of jazz.

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