Forte Jazz Lounge's Upcoming Shows

Brett Belanger is a highly accomplished and sought after bassist. He leads this trio of A-list musicians, Abdiel Iriarte on Piano and Ron Wiltrout on Drums. They cover great American Jazz Standards as well as more contemporary material from the Bebop era. From time time, they include some of their own compositions. Come in for a relaxing night listening to great performances. Join us every Wednesday for an amazing jazz set performed by Charleston's best.

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.

Experience the magic of Billy Joel and Elton John as Forte Jazz Lounge owner, Joe Clarke, takes center stage. Backed by the powerhouse Forte Show Band—complete with blaring horns and soulful backup singers—Clarke delivers the greatest hits of two piano legends with unmatched passion. From the catchy strut of "Honky Cat" and the heartfelt melody of "Your Song" to the epic storytelling of "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" and the timeless anthem "Piano Man," this is more than a tribute—it's a musical spectacular. Don't miss Joe Clarke and the Forte Show Band bringing the Rocket Man and the Piano Man to life at Forte Jazz Lounge! Joe Clarke - Piano/Vocals Abdiel Iriarte – Music Direction/Keys Josh Hoover – Drums Thomas Norris -Guitar John Kennedy – Bass Jon Phillips - Sax Brian Bohannon - Trumpet Carrie Bates - Trombone Jenna Bohannon - Back up vocals Jerome Griffin - Back up vocals

Charles Grant leads this Vocal trio through the greatest R&B and Motown Hits of the 60's, 70's & 80's such as Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stylistics and More!