It’s time to jazz up your June calendar. The entertainment schedule has been released for the Greenville Jazz Fest on Friday, June 7 + Saturday, June 8.
Taking place downtown on Main Street, the free festival will feature seven performances across two stages. Pro tip: Listen to each act before the fest.
Reedy Stage (at Main Street + Court Street)
Friday, June 7
Company Swing | 5:30 p.m. | This all-female swing, jazz, and blues band brings vintage charm and modern flair to Greenville.
Karla Harris | 7:30 p.m. | A jazz singer for three decades, Harris’ performance credits include events like the Sarasota Jazz Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Oregon Coast Jazz Party, and a TEDtalk.
Saturday, June 8
Keith Davis Quartet | 11:30 a.m. | Jazz pianist, composer, and educator Keith Davis will showcase talent from his 40-year career.
Adam Knight Quartet | 1:30 p.m. | An Applied Lecturer in Jazz Guitar at both the University of South Carolina + Clemson University, Knight will perform a mixture of funk and fusion.
Patrick Lopez Experience | 3:30 p.m. | This instrumental group mashes up different styles of music from all over the world — from Smooth Jazz to Folkloric Colombian rhythms.
Buff Dillard | 5:30 p.m. | International Recording Artist Buff Dillard will delight your ears with smooth jazz.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band | 7:30 p.m. | Since the 1960s, this New Orleans jazz band has been entertaining audiences worldwide.
Roots Stage (at Main + Augusta Streets)
Friday, June 7
The Tish Oney Quartet | 4:30 p.m. | Listen to the jazzy sounds of international performing artist, author, and composer Dr. Tish Oney.
E’Lon JD | 6:30 p.m. | An American bass player, songwriter, performer, and educator E’Lon JD’s music combines elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock.
Butcher Brown | 8:30 p.m. | The Richmond, VA band adds elements of funk, soul, and rock to their foundational mix.
Saturday, June 8
Undercover Jazz | 12:30 p.m. | Known for performing jazz standards, the group has begun performing original tunes + takes on popular songs.
The All County Jazz Ensemble | 2:30 p.m. | The 20-piece ensemble is a collective of students from seven Greenville County Schools high schools + the SC Fine Arts Center.
The Wheel All Stars | 5:30 p.m. | This collective of musicians from across the Southeast has performed and led multiple Wheel Sessions (“an underground jazz performance series”) now in its sixth year.
Sofia Goodman Trio | 4:30 p.m. | The group will perform original music + their takes on jazz standards, including a tribute to women composers in jazz.
Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band with Special Guests | 6:30 p.m. | Greenville Jazz Collective is the only non-profit serving Greenville dedicated to promoting jazz arts through education outreach.
Bookmark the fest’s website for updates.
