Show List

Forte Jazz Lounge's Upcoming Shows

The Brett Belanger Trio - Instrumental Jazz Series

The Brett Belanger Trio - Instrumental Jazz Series

Residency

Wed, Oct 28

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.

The Great American Songbook featuring Alva Anderson

The Great American Songbook featuring Alva Anderson

Residency

Thu, Oct 29

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.

ROCKETPIANO MAN: The Very Best of Billy Joel and Elton John with Joe Clarke and the Forte Show Band

ROCKETPIANO MAN: The Very Best of Billy Joel and Elton John with Joe Clarke and the Forte Show Band

Residency

Fri, Oct 30

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
Masquerade Ball 2026 at Forte Jazz Lounge

Masquerade Ball 2026 at Forte Jazz Lounge

Sat, Oct 31

Join us for Forte Jazz Lounge's first Masquerade Ball. There will be dancing, costumes, food and drink to fill your night. We will also hold costume contests with cash and ticket give away prizes.


The Party will be going until 11pm! So, feel free to join us any time between 7pm and 11pm.


Be mysterious, be funny, be heroic, be someone else for a night but most of all be here at Forte to experience the fun with new and old friends.


The dance floor will be open. Music will be provided by Forte favorite, vocalist Jerome Griffin. He has gathered a great line up of musicians to make this a night to remember. You'll be on the dance floor listening to Classic R&B, Kool and the Gang, The Gap Band and Prince to name a few.

The Brett Belanger Trio - Instrumental Jazz Series

The Brett Belanger Trio - Instrumental Jazz Series

Residency

Wed, Nov 04

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.