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.

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. Joe Clarke - Lead Vocals John Kennedy - Bass/Sound guy Josh Hoover - Drums Thomas Norris - Lead Guitar Jon Phillips - Saxes/Back up Vocals Brian Bohannon - Trumpet/Back up Vocals Carrie Bates - Trombone/Back up Vocals Jenna Bohannon - Back up Vocals Jerome Griffin - Back up Vocals

Charles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band composed of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Motown hits from the 60's, 70's & 80's.