Junior Jazz Foundation

07/12/2026

🎷 Join us for the College Jazz Intensive Finale Concert – Hilton Head Jazz Camp

📅 Sunday July 12 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
🎶SoundWaves - 7 Lagoon Road, HHI
🎟️Tickets: $10 Students—$20 Adults
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Experience the exciting culmination of the College Jazz Intensive (CJI) at the Hilton Head Jazz Camp! This high-energy finale features outstanding performances by talented college-level students, faculty, and interns showcasing the incredible progress made during their intensive week of jazz study led by CJI director Justin Varnes.

Part of the renowned Hilton Head Jazz Camp, this concert highlights the next generation of jazz in a vibrant live setting. Perfect for jazz enthusiasts, families, and music lovers looking for an inspiring afternoon performance on Hilton Head Island.

Secure your tickets now and support jazz education! 🎤🎸

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07/09/2026

🔥 Jalen Baker’s Vibraphone Quartet
Friday & Saturday • July 10–11

One of the hottest young names in jazz is coming to The Jazz Corner for FOUR incredible performances—and you won’t want to miss it!

🕡 Shows at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: thejazzcorner.com

Named a DownBeat Magazine Rising Star, vibraphone virtuoso and composer Jalen Baker is taking the jazz world by storm with his electrifying performances, soulful artistry, and fearless creativity.

Having performed with acclaimed artists including Jeremy Pelt, Johnathan Blake, Ulysses Owens Jr., Tim Warfield, and Michael Mwenso & The Shakes, Baker is quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices in jazz.

Expect an unforgettable evening of brilliant original music, fresh interpretations of jazz classics, and the incredible chemistry of a world-class quartet—all in the intimate setting of The Jazz Corner.

✨ If you love discovering tomorrow’s jazz legends today, this is the show to see.

07/07/2026

The Future of Jazz Takes the Stage! 🎶
Beginning July 7 2026!

Hilton Head Jazz Camp Week is here, and you’re invited to experience an incredible week of live music featuring the next generation of jazz artists alongside an extraordinary faculty of world-class musicians!

✨ 2026 Hilton Head Jazz Camp Public Performances

🎺 Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00 PM
Faculty Recital
📍 Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island
Presented as part of the Jazz in the Park in partnership with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.
Featuring our incredible HHJC faculty and special guest, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Charlton Singleton.

🎤 Thursday, July 9 | 7:00 PM
HHJC Vocal Recital
📍 Hilton Head Christian Academy
3088 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton
FREE Admission
Featuring our talented vocal students, interns, and faculty.

🎷 Friday, July 10 | 5:00 PM
HHJC Combo Performance
📍 Hilton Head Christian Academy
FREE Admission
Enjoy performances by our jazz combos plus a few exciting surprises!

🎼 Saturday, July 11 | 2:00 PM
HHJC Finale Performance
📍 Hilton Head Christian Academy
🎟️ $15 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors
Featuring our spectacular Big Bands, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Strings Ensemble. Parents of camp students receive 2 complimentary tickets!

🎹 Sunday, July 12 | 2:00 PM
College Jazz Intensive Finale
📍 SoundWaves
7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island
🎟️ $20 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors
Featuring our College Jazz Intensive combo, college interns, and faculty in an exciting grand finale!

❤️ Every performance celebrates the power of jazz education and helps inspire the next generation of musicians. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a week filled with exceptional music, unforgettable performances, and the joy of watching young artists shine.

We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hhjazzcamp.com

06/18/2026

✨ Experience the Magic of Seven Strings at The Jazz Corner!

Taylor Roberts Quartet Presents “Seven-Stringed Stories”

📍 The Jazz Corner | Hilton Head Island
📅 Friday & Saturday, June 19-20
🕡 Two Shows: 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: thejazzcorner.com

“Watching and hearing Taylor Roberts play is pure magic. Even if you’re lucky enough to sit front row and witness it up close—like a master illusionist at work—you still won’t quite understand how one guitarist can sound like three at once.”~Lee Osborn, LionsBridge Talent

Joined by some of the Southeast’s most respected musicians, Taylor Roberts presents an intimate evening of music and storytelling centered around his new release, Sanctuary. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience, Roberts brings a genre-blurring approach to the seven-string guitar, weaving together jazz, soul, rock, pop, and modern influences into a deeply personal live experience.

🎶 Taylor Roberts – Guitar
🎹 Kevin Bales – Piano
🎻 Kenneth Mason – Bass (Friday)
🎻 Stan Piper – Bass (Saturday)
🥁 Stefan Klein – Drums

More than a concert, Seven-Stringed Stories is an immersive musical journey filled with virtuosity, artistry, and the stories behind the music. Experience the unmistakable voice of an artist whose innovative sound continues to captivate audiences wherever he performs.

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12/10/2025

🎸 Live at The Jazz Corner | December 12–13, 2025 🎶

Experience an intimate evening with rising Lowcountry star Zach Stevens — guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose soulful voice and soaring guitar work have captivated audiences across the region.

After making waves in his teens with the beloved psychedelic rock band Naytiv, Zach stepped into the spotlight as a powerful solo artist, collaborating with some of the area’s most respected musicians and forming a dynamic creative partnership with pianist/vocalist Charlie Simpson. Now, he brings his original music and magnetic stage presence to The Jazz Corner for two unforgettable nights.

✨ Don’t miss this up-close musical experience!
🎟️ Tickets: thejazzcorner.com

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10/15/2025

10/07/2025

Thank you CH2 Magazine for the amazing story on Hilton Head Jazz Camp! This is what it’s all about!
Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages Jazz Fest 2025 is THE fundraiser of the year to support camp, provide scholarships and help preserve the great art form of Jazz for the next generation!
Join us October 12-13: tickets 🎟️ jazzforallages.com

09/29/2025

🚨 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🚨
✨ MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 ✨
Sonesta Hilton Head Island 7:00 PM

🎶 JUMP IN THE LINE! A Musical Celebration of Harry Belafonte 🎶
With GRAMMY® Nominee René Marie & her 6-piece band Experiment in Truth

Step into an unforgettable evening of music, rhythm, and storytelling as the incomparable René Marie honors the legendary King of Calypso, Harry Belafonte.

René—two-time GRAMMY® nominee, vocalist, lyricist, and modern jazz icon—will lead a powerhouse ensemble under the brilliant arrangements of acclaimed trumpeter Etienne Charles. Together, they’ll reimagine Belafonte’s timeless hits like “Day-O” alongside deeper, poignant works that reflect his impact as both an artist and an activist.

💡 Why it matters:
Every ticket supports The Junior Jazz Foundation (501c3), funding music education, scholarships, and the preservation of jazz for future generations.

🎤 On stage with René Marie:
Etienne Charles • Andrae Murchison • Dan Wilson • Xavier Davis • Rodney Jordan • Quentin E. Baxter

🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly! Don’t wait—be part of this one-night-only tribute to a legend.

👉 Get tickets today at JazzForAllAges.com



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09/24/2025

🎶 Honoring the King of Calypso – Harry Belafonte! 🎶

On Monday, Oct 13, join us at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island as René Marie & Experiment in Truth light up the stage with Belafonte’s greatest hits — “Jump in the Line,” “Banana Boat (Day-O)” and more!

René Marie is a modern vocal icon — a lyricist, composer, arranger, playwright, actress, educator, speaker, and activist. With two GRAMMY nominations, international acclaim, and a career blending jazz, folk, R&B, country, and classical influences, she is one of the most unique and captivating voices of our time.

🌟 Featuring Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning artists including Etienne Charles, Quentin Baxter, Xavier Davis, Dan Wilson, Rodney Jordan & Andrae Murchison!

🎟️ Tickets 👉 jazzforallages.com



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Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center: https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip: Vocalist René Marie performs the Lord Melody composition ...