Forte Owner, Joe Clarke, as a young musician, found inspiration in the music of Phil Collins inside legendary Prog-Rock trio ,Genesis and outside on his solo career. As Phil Collins career is sunsetting, Joe Clarke feels compelled to pay tribute by producing this deep dive into Phil Collins' iconic sound through 3 decades of his music. Joe Clarke along with the Forte Show Band, replete with horns section, back up vocalists and Joe Clarke on Lead Vocals will put on a show fans of Phil Collins and Genesis will remember for years to come. Newcomers to this music will be thrilled. The show weaves through his career to ensure there is never a dull moment. Some selections from the show will be; "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven," "No Reply at All," "Turn it on Again," and so much more. A total of 20 songs, all of the best of Phil Collins will be performed. You do not want to miss this. Abdiel Iriarte - Musical Direction/Keyboards Joe Clarke - Lead Vocals Jerome Griffin - Bass/Back up Vocals Josh Hoover - Drums Gerald Griffin - Lead Guitar John Holenko - Rhythm Guitar Jon Phillips - Saxes/Back up Vocals Brian Bohannon - Trumpet/Back up Vocals Steve Spaulding - Trombone/Back up Vocals Jenna Bohannon - Back up Vocals Charles Grant - Back up Vocals 

The Forte Jazz Quartet backs up Joe Clarke as he performs from the vast collection of Sinatra Hits! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

The Joe Clarke Big Band performs with Joe Clarke Singing all the great Sinatra Hits! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Nellie McKay will be performing at Forte Jazz Lounge 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents the genius of Ray Charles. Charles Grant sings and is backed up by the Forte band as well as the Fortettes!! 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Come Dance and Listen to Authentic 1920's and Early Big Band played by a 12 Piece Orchestra. Co founders Billy McSweeney and Jack Pettit have assembled the best jazz musicians to help you experience the great dance music of the early jazz era. We encourage you to come dress the part as Flappers and Dapper Dans take to the dance floor to strut their stuff. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 16 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening a local favorite and accomplished Jazz vocalist, Alva Anderson will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

The Forte Jazz Quartet backs up Joe Clarke as he performs from the vast collection of Sinatra Hits! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Joe Clarke has entertained audiences for over 30 years. On the 1st Saturday of each month, this wildly popular 17-piece band takes the Forte Jazz Lounge stage and brings you on a fun, romantic and entertaining journey though time when great music was played, and spirits were high. Your date night just got an upgrade. In this very special presentation, The Forte Big Band will bring to you the greatest, swinginest tunes of the expansive library of Bobby Darin performances. In Bobby's short life, he produced many hit records, starred in movies and was a guest on dozens of TV specials. The show will feature these well-known charts: Mack the Knife, More, Artificial Flowers and Once in a Lifetime. Plus, Joe Clarke will perform a rendition of his very last live audience recording, The Curtain Falls. Sure, you can turn on your favorite Bobby Darin playlist at home, but nothing beats the power and artistry of listening to these arrangements performed live. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant and Jerome Griffin backed by the Unit band plus the Forte Horns bring to you the high energy music of James Brown. This brand new show brought to you by the guys who perform the popular monthly Legacy Night explores the high energy soul and funk of James Brown. The unit band is made up of Larry Ford on Keys, Jeff Holt on Bass and Cameo on Drums. The Unit Band is joined by the Forte Horns, Brian Bohannon, Patrick Marzette and Jon Phillips. 

Billy McSweeney, co founder of the Gatsby Orchestra, leads this musically agile group of jazz musicians playing early New Orleans style music to delight your ears and your feet. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 16 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

The Forte Jazz Quartet backs up Joe Clarke as he performs from the vast collection of Sinatra Hits! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening a local favorite and accomplished Jazz vocalist, Alva Anderson will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

Join us for this fun and memorable performance featuring the vocal group sensation The Fortettes backed up by the Forte Big Band. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Experience the return of powerhouse vocalist Tonya Nicole, as she captivates with her intoxicating vocal style & commanding stage presence. Join her and her phenomenal four piece band for an enchanting night of Jazz & Neosoul, showcasing the very best of musical artistry. Musicians: Jonathan Lovett - piano Lee Barbour - guitar Lavonta Green - bass JT Rollerson - drums 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Jenna Bohannon has fronted the Forte Big Band and its past iterations with her powerful and serene vocal stylings for aver 15 years . She is complimented by the one and only Forte Big Band playing all the great Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman songs from the 1940's Big Band Era. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 18 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Back by popular demand, Forte's owner Mr. Joe Clarke himself headlines with the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel! We know you know all the words... come join us! BRING YOUR COOL GLASSES, FEATHERS, BOAS, SPARKS, ETC! Joe Clarke, a Charleston native, has been entertaining audiences for 30 years. He brings a new take on the crooner persona. He draws from the tradition of the greats like Sinatra and Tony Bennett, sprinkling with some spicy tones of Rock & Roll. Always witty and engaging, you won't want to miss this Charleston original. The band is made up of Charleston's finest and most exciting musicians. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

Forte presents a brand new show, The Boy's Night Out. Charles Grant, Joe Clarke and Brian Bohannon will bring to life great tunes sung by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble to name a few. The 17 Piece Forte Big Band under the direction of Frank Duvall will back up this trio of gentlemen. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Come Dance and Listen to Authentic 1920's and Early Big Band played by a 12 Piece Orchestra. Co founders Billy McSweeney and Jack Pettit have assembled the best jazz musicians to help you experience the great dance music of the early jazz era. We encourage you to come dress the part as Flappers and Dapper Dans take to the dance floor to strut their stuff. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 16 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Forte Owner, Joe Clarke, as a young musician, found inspiration in the music of Phil Collins inside legendary Prog-Rock trio ,Genesis and outside on his solo career. As Phil Collins career is sunsetting, Joe Clarke feels compelled to pay tribute by producing this deep dive into Phil Collins' iconic sound through 3 decades of his music. Joe Clarke along with the Forte Show Band, replete with horns section, back up vocalists and Joe Clarke on Lead Vocals will put on a show fans of Phil Collins and Genesis will remember for years to come. Newcomers to this music will be thrilled. The show weaves through his career to ensure there is never a dull moment. Some selections from the show will be; "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven," "No Reply at All," "Turn it on Again," and so much more. A total of 20 songs, all of the best of Phil Collins will be performed. You do not want to miss this. Abdiel Iriarte - Musical Direction/Keyboards Joe Clarke - Lead Vocals Jerome Griffin - Bass/Back up Vocals Josh Hoover - Drums Gerald Griffin - Lead Guitar John Holenko - Rhythm Guitar Jon Phillips - Saxes/Back up Vocals Brian Bohannon - Trumpet/Back up Vocals Steve Spaulding - Trombone/Back up Vocals Jenna Bohannon - Back up Vocals Charles Grant - Back up Vocals 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

Jenna Bohannon, Andrea Catangay and Veronica Wilt will be entertaining you with thrilling renditions of famous girl singer tunes from the Big Band era. Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee and the Andrews Sisters to name a few. The Forte Big Band does a sensational job of supporting their lovely voices with arrangements performed by Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Nelson Riddle. You won't want to miss this one. We look forward to entertaining you! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents the genius of Ray Charles. Charles Grant sings and is backed up by the Forte band as well as the Fortettes!! 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening a local favorite and accomplished Jazz vocalist, Alva Anderson will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Billy McSweeney, co founder of the Gatsby Orchestra, leads this musically agile group of jazz musicians playing early New Orleans style music to delight your ears and your feet. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 16 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Back by popular demand, Forte's owner Mr. Joe Clarke himself headlines with the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel! We know you know all the words... come join us! BRING YOUR COOL GLASSES, FEATHERS, BOAS, SPARKS, ETC! Joe Clarke, a Charleston native, has been entertaining audiences for 30 years. He brings a new take on the crooner persona. He draws from the tradition of the greats like Sinatra and Tony Bennett, sprinkling with some spicy tones of Rock & Roll. Always witty and engaging, you won't want to miss this Charleston original. The band is made up of Charleston's finest and most exciting musicians. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

The Forte Big Band performs with Joe Clarke and Brian Bohannon crooning your favorite Sinatra and Martin tunes from the Rat Pack Days. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant and Jerome Griffin backed by the Unit band plus the Forte Horns bring to you the high energy music of James Brown. This brand new show brought to you by the guys who perform the popular monthly Legacy Night explores the high energy soul and funk of James Brown. The unit band is made up of Larry Ford on Keys, Jeff Holt on Bass and Cameo on Drums. The Unit Band is joined by the Forte Horns, Brian Bohannon, Patrick Marzette and Jon Phillips. 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening a local favorite and accomplished Jazz vocalist, Alva Anderson will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Jenna Bohannon has fronted the Forte Big Band and its past iterations with her powerful and serene vocal stylings for aver 15 years . She is complimented by the one and only Forte Big Band playing all the great Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman songs from the 1940's Big Band Era. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 18 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Forte Owner, Joe Clarke, as a young musician, found inspiration in the music of Phil Collins inside legendary Prog-Rock trio ,Genesis and outside on his solo career. As Phil Collins career is sunsetting, Joe Clarke feels compelled to pay tribute by producing this deep dive into Phil Collins' iconic sound through 3 decades of his music. Joe Clarke along with the Forte Show Band, replete with horns section, back up vocalists and Joe Clarke on Lead Vocals will put on a show fans of Phil Collins and Genesis will remember for years to come. Newcomers to this music will be thrilled. The show weaves through his career to ensure there is never a dull moment. Some selections from the show will be; "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven," "No Reply at All," "Turn it on Again," and so much more. A total of 20 songs, all of the best of Phil Collins will be performed. You do not want to miss this. Abdiel Iriarte - Musical Direction/Keyboards Joe Clarke - Lead Vocals Jerome Griffin - Bass/Back up Vocals Josh Hoover - Drums Gerald Griffin - Lead Guitar John Holenko - Rhythm Guitar Jon Phillips - Saxes/Back up Vocals Brian Bohannon - Trumpet/Back up Vocals Steve Spaulding - Trombone/Back up Vocals Jenna Bohannon - Back up Vocals Charles Grant - Back up Vocals 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

Owner of Forte Jazz Lounge celebrates his birthday in spectacular form by singing his favorite tunes in front of the the 17 Piece Forte Big Band under the direction of Frank Duvall. Joe Clarke will be covering, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr and so much more. Joe Clarke has entertained audiences for over 30 years. You are guaranteed to be impressed by this very special production. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening a local favorite and accomplished Jazz vocalist, Alva Anderson will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents the genius of Ray Charles. Charles Grant sings and is backed up by the Forte band as well as the Fortettes!! 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Come Dance and Listen to Authentic 1920's and Early Big Band played by a 12 Piece Orchestra. Co founders Billy McSweeney and Jack Pettit have assembled the best jazz musicians to help you experience the great dance music of the early jazz era. We encourage you to come dress the part as Flappers and Dapper Dans take to the dance floor to strut their stuff. Every month on third Saturdays, Forte is proud to present for your listening and dancing pleasure our Swing Dance Party. The evening begins from 6:30pm-7:30pm with a Swing dance lesson led by none other than Stephen Duane. Then for the remainder of the evening, until 11:30pm, you can relax and listen to great music from the Early Jazz and Big Band era. Here is a listing of the bands and the dates when they will be appearing: February 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra March 16 - Hotsy Totsy April 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon May 18 - The Gatsby Orchestra June 15 - Hotsy Totsy July 20 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon August 17 - The Gatsby Orchestra September 21 - Hotsy Totsy October 19 - The Forte Big Band featuring Jenna Bohannon November 16 - The Gatsby Orchestra December 21 - Hotsy Totsy 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

The Forte Jazz Quartet backs up Joe Clarke as he performs from the vast collection of Sinatra Hits! 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Musical Director and Pianist Abdiel Iriarte produces this First Friday series exploring Latin Jazz and the Latin Artists that have entertained the world with their infectious rhythms and unique flair for the genre. We are still producing this new series and we will be adding details for each evenings performance. Stay Tuned!! 

The Forte Big Band performs great Christmas tunes with a Big Band flair. Tunes from Sinatra, Brian Setzer and Vince Guaraldi to name a few. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

The Forte Big Band, Charleston's Favorite 17 Piece Big Band, pays tribute to "The Voice," Frank Sinatra. Join us as we wish Frank Sinatra a Happy 108th Birthday. The Forte Big Band, in this yearly concert, will perform great hits like "Fly Me to the Moon," "Lady is a Tramp," and "My Way". This band is the flagship musical organization of Forte Jazz Lounge. This band and venue are becoming a popular destination for music lovers from all over the east coast. Get your tickets soon as they will go fast for this very popular show. 

Charles Grant breaths new life into Lionel Ritchie's greatest hits. The Forte house band backs him up in creating these iconic songs. 

This is a brand new night at Forte for 2024 that is dedicated to Salsa Dancing. Under the musical direction of Abdiel Iriarte, we have a new musical group designed to get you on the dance floor with your new Salsa moves. LaQuinn, local and world traveled salsa dance instructor begins lessons at 6:30pm. Then at 7:30pm until 11:30pm Abdiel and the Forte Show Band take the stage to perform hot contemporary and classic salsa favorites. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights. Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte's most popular and fun nights to come out and socialize. Well known and Charleston's Favorite Salsa Instructor, LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Have no fear! This is a social dance and everyone dances with everyone. It's a sure way to have some fun and learn some new steps from some new partners. 

Brett Belanger produces Wednesday Nights with a focus on many of jazz greats, Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, etc. This band consists of Charleston's best jazz musicians and will explore and focus on a different jazz artist, genre or composer every Wednesday night. These shows will be announced and posted as they complete production. But rest assured, you are in for an evening of great musical ability and incredible performances. The band is led by Brett Belanger on Bass, on piano, Abdiel Iriarte and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. Depending on the show's demands, often a horn or horn section will be added to round out the ensemble. Feb 21 Bass Face, Celebrating Ray Brown Mar 20 Barrel Proof - Uncut & unfiltered original music May 22 CD Release for Amos Hoffman 

Forte Jazz Lounge presents an evening of vocal jazz from the Great American Song Book. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington are just a few of the composers represented in this night dedicated to the the Great American Songbook and the Vocalists the brought them to life for the past 80+ years. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Sarah Vaughn are all celebrated on Thursday Nights. This evening Forte's Owner and veteran Big Band vocalist, Joe Clarke will be entertaining you from 7pm-10pm. 

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R & B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support. 

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits. 

Back by popular demand, Forte's owner Mr. Joe Clarke himself headlines with the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel! We know you know all the words... come join us! BRING YOUR COOL GLASSES, FEATHERS, BOAS, SPARKS, ETC! Joe Clarke, a Charleston native, has been entertaining audiences for 30 years. He brings a new take on the crooner persona. He draws from the tradition of the greats like Sinatra and Tony Bennett, sprinkling with some spicy tones of Rock & Roll. Always witty and engaging, you won't want to miss this Charleston original. The band is made up of Charleston's finest and most exciting musicians. 

Sunday nights will be for musicians of all levels to perform and gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums. If you play these instruments, pianists don't need to bring anything, Bassists will need their own instrument but will need to plug into the house GK Bass amp, Drummers need only bring a stick bag. In the interest of flow, switching out of snares and cymbals is not necessary. We have a house guitar amp that will be available. For those who wish to listen, come and enjoy many up and coming jazz hobbyists and students as they perform great jazz standards. Performers will be able to sign in at the door and list the tunes or what they wish to perform. For musicians, it's possible to call a tune on stage or fulfill a request from the audience but have an idea of what you want to perform so we can keep the music flowing for the audience. Singers, know your keys before you get on stage. If you perform spoken word, poetry, essays, comedy or theatrical monologues, please understand, we are a family friendly establishment. Subject matter and language need to be clean. Attempts to test this rule will not be tolerated. Audience member price is $15 online and at the door. If you are attending in support of a particular performer entry is $10 at the door. Entry for performers is $5 at the door only. This does not extend to family and friends of performers. For this to be successful, we will need support.