Greenville Jazz Collective

06/16/2026

What a wonderful festival! We are grateful to live in a city that values not just the arts, but jazz arts in particular. 🙏 😊 🎶 Until next time!

06/16/2026

➡️ Don’t miss the last FREE Big Band summer show this week by the Greenville Jazz Collective’s 17 piece Big Band!

It’s happening this Thursday, June 18 at 7:30pm as part of the Music by the Lake series at the Furman University Amphitheater with special guest Justin Stanton Justin Stanton , keyboard and trumpet player of jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy. In case of inclement weather it’ll be moved indoors, so call Furman University’s Music Department Furman Music Department at 864-294-2086 for those details.

The GJC Big Band’s most recent performance was this past weekend at the Greenville Jazz Festival’s Roots Stage on Main Street. Catch them while you can this Thursday!

06/13/2026

We’re having fun! Come on down, festival ends at 9pm tonight!

06/13/2026

Kicking off day 2 of Jazz Fest: Second Line Parade led by Greenville Brass Connection!🥁 🪊 We’re at a tent in the middle of the festival so come say hello!

06/12/2026

🎉 Keep the Greenville Jazz Festival vibes going all weekend long when we celebrate Fireforge Crafted Beer’s 8th Anniversary at ForgeFest! We’re doing a Special 3-Hour Jazz Jam this Sunday, June 14th from 3-6pm!

🎵This week’s House Band:
🎷 MC/Saxophone: Evan Jacobi
🎹 Keys: Antonio Plumer
🎸 Bass: Shaun Ritchie
🥁 Drums: Jerry Bruno

As usual, the Weekly Jazz Jam is FREE to attend, but don’t pass up the opportunity to try their anniversary menu (including “Electric Sliders” made with heirloom tomatoes, street corn aioli & smoked sea salt) and their award winning hand-crafted small batch beverages.

All skill levels are welcome to join in and play, just head over to the Signup Sheet at the stage. Learn more about how it works by finding our Jazz Jam link in the 🔗 Linktree in bio.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

🎶 See you there! We have a tent stationed near the Tandem Lovers sculpture in the middle of the festival on Main Street. Come say hi!

06/11/2026

You don’t want to miss the 2 FREE summer shows this week by the Greenville Jazz Collective’s 17 piece Big Band!! ☀️ 🎶

⭐️ Tomorrow at 5pm Friday, June 12 they’re kicking off the music at the Greenville Jazz Fest Roots Stage on Main Street in Downtown.

⭐️ Thursday, June 18 at 7:30pm as part of the Music by the Lake series at Furman University Amphitheater with special guest Justin Stanton, keyboard and trumpet player of jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy. In case of inclement weather it’ll be moved indoors (call 864-294-2086 for details).

The GJC Big Band’s most recent performance was their Duke Ellington “Nutcracker Suite” performance in December, so this is your chance to hear them this summer!

06/10/2026

Your weekly Greenville Jazz Collective events for Thursday June 11 - Thursday June 18:

This is a great week for FREE jazz concerts in Greenville!

🎵 🎉 Friday 6/12 5pm Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band is kicking off the Roots Stage music at the Greenville Jazz Festival on Main Street!

🎷 Sunday 6/14 3pm-6pm Special 3-Hour Jazz Jam at ForgeFest to celebrate Fireforge Crafted Beer’s 8th Anniversary! - It’s an open jam welcome to all skill levels and instruments (and vocals!) Their festival weekend menu just dropped, so treat yourself to some tasty plates and bevs!

🎺 Thursday 6/18 7:30pm Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band featuring keyboard & trumpet player Justin Stanton of Snarky Puppy will be at the Furman University Amphitheater as part of their Music by the Lake series. In case of inclement weather it’ll be moved indoors (call 864-294-2086 for details).

More jazz events around town are listed on our Live Music Calendar - click our 🔗 Linktree in bio and scroll down to tap Live Music under Our Events!

06/10/2026

Tonight! 🎹 🎶 Wednesday, June 10th at 6pm at Nicholtown Community Center 112 Rebecca St, Greenville, SC 29607 is the final installment of the JazzEd Concert Series! This free concert features local Cuban jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Iliana Rose, who is also the director of the Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra at JazzArts Charlotte. Watch out for Greenville Events & Cultural Arts’ Stories today as Iliana will do an Artist Takeover today!