Virtuosic Americana // Music Carolina SummerFest
Selections by Irving Berlin, acclaimed original songs, and unexpected gems Justin Poindexter, guitar, vocals; Sasha Papernik, piano & accordion, vocals; Martha Bassett, guitar & vocals; Rex McGee, banjo/fiddle; Pat Lawrence, […]
Jazz Classique // Music Carolina SummerFest
Based upon the enthusiastic response to last year’s program of original compositions by pianist John Mochnick, Jazz Classique returns to Summerfest 2026 following the same template with an all-new program […]
Miles and Coltrane at 100 // Music Carolina SummerFest
Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the 100th birthday of two of jazz’s most influential legends—Miles Davis and John Coltrane. This concert explores the groundbreaking music that transformed modern jazz, from […]
Celtic Traditions with Kinnfolk // Music Carolina SummerFest
Kinnfolk presents Star Above the Mountain, an evocative musical journey tracing the roots of Celtic tradition as it crossed the Atlantic and took hold in the Appalachian Mountains. Blending original compositions […]
American Music Ensemble // Music Carolina SummerFest
Join Mark Norman on July 28 for a free Latte & Learn discussion ahead of this concert. This 11-piece ensemble features works by Joplin, including The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag, as […]
“Groovy People” with Clinton Horton // Music Carolina SummerFest
Jazz interpretations of R&B and soul classics, including Lady Love, You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, I’ll See You When I Get There, Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing Clinton Horton, […]
Gypsy Jazz with the Piedmont Hot Club // Music Carolina SummerFest
Join Brad Cokendolpher on August 5 for a free Latte & Learn discussion ahead of this concert. Inspired by Django Reinhardt and European jazz Brad Cokendolpher, guitar; Martha Bassett, guitar; Pat Lawrence, […]
Night and Day // Music Carolina SummerFest
Standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, and more Martha Bassett, vocals; Wesley Charles, vocals; Federico Pivetta, piano; Ken Wilmot, trumpet; Jacqui Carrasco, violin; Matt Kendrick, bass; John […]
Intergenerational Dance Workshop // Music Carolina SummerFest
Director/choreographer Christina Soriano leads a workshop inviting participants to experience improvisatory movement. Open to all ages and abilities. Eric Schwartz, piano
Klezmer Celebration // Music Carolina SummerFest
Join Jason McKinney on August 11 for a free Latte & Learn discussion ahead of this concert. Jason McKinney, vocals, clarinet; Karon McKinney, vocals; Charley Shafer, violin; Mark Dillon, accordion; Matt Kendrick, […]
