The Forte Jazz Quartet backs up Joe Clarke as he performs from the vast collection of Sinatra Hits! This is one of Forte Jazz Lounge's most popular shows. You'll hear iconic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra like; Fly me to the Moon, I've Got you Under My Skin and Lady is a Tramp. Great Composers from that era will be on full display; Harold Arlen, Cole Porter Gershwin, Mancini to name a few. Join us for this fun and romantic evening full of great music. Abdiel Iriarte - Piano John Kennedy - Bass Josh Hoover - Drums Thomas Norris - Guitar. 

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. 

The Forte Big Band under the direction of Frank Duvall will be helping to ring in the new year in style. All the great American Big Band songs from Glenn Miller and Count Basie and vocalists like Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee and so much more. Joe Clarke and Jenna Bohannon will be fronting the band singing all your favorites. This event has been a sell out event every year since we opened in 2019. We are proud to bring you an evening filled with amazing music, laughter and good friends. Included in your ticket, there will be a buffet filled with your favorites, complimentary champagne toast, party favors, and the best Big Band in the southeast. Formal wear is encouraged. Dress to impress. Grazing Appetizer Table: *Herbes de Provence Crusted *Roasted Pork Tenderloin *Mousseline Potatoes *Parmesan Truffle Asparagus Vegetarian: *Mushroom Bourguignon *Mousseline potatoes *Parmesan Truffle asparagus Desserts Table 

The Music of Stevie Wonder Reimagined with a Contemporary Flow of R&B, Soul, and Jazz Chart-topping hits from Stevie Wonder, artfully reshaped through lush jazz harmony, deep soul rhythms, and contemporary R&B energy. Expect bold horn lines, electrifying solos, re-harmonized classics, and a stage that moves, breathes, and grooves. This is more than a tribute — it’s a living reinterpretation crafted by some of the Lowcountry’s most dynamic voices, delivering the genius of Stevie with fresh fire and emotional depth. Charlton Singleton - Trumpet/Vocal Chris Williams - Sax Thomas “TK” Kennedy - Guitar Stephen Washington - Keys/Vocal LaVonta Green, Sr. - Bass/Vocal James “JT” Rollerson - Drums 

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! 

Highly sought after Jazz bassist, Brett Belanger has new group that will perform all originals with pianist, Arshak, Drummer, Ron Wiltrout and Robert Lewis on Saxophone. Barrel Proof is a new band based in Charleston, SC that was born out of a weekly session in which Brett, Robert, Arshak, and Ron would play each other’s original compositions. Starting the very first day, it was discovered that the band also shared a mutual appreciation for whiskey which became an integral part of the weekly sessions. All four members of Barrel Proof contribute compositions that span a wide range of influences which makes for a performance with a vast sonic pallet. Robert Lewis: Based in Charleston, SC, saxophonist/composer/educator Robert Lewis is enjoying a growing presence in the jazz community of the South. Robert is in demand as an artist and clinician, both as a leader and as a sideman. He is the Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Charleston and is the Director of the acclaimed Charleston Jazz Orchestra. Brett Belanger: A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Brett Belanger developed an interest in music performance at the age of 11 when he began playing alto saxophone in middle school band. At age 12 he began playing electric bass and was influenced by artists such as Jaco Pastorius. His jazz education began at this time with multi-instrumentalist Charlie Parker. In high school Brett attended the Fine Art Center studying both saxophone and bass under guitarist Steve Watson while also taking lessons with saxophonist Matt Olson. During this time, he developed a strong foundation in jazz performance and theory while also winning a best-in-class award. Upon graduating, Brett auditioned at the College of Charleston for jazz bass where he earned his B.A. in Jazz Performance under the mentorship of Frank Duvall. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and received three music awards including "Outstanding Student" and "School of the Arts Scholar". After a short time at the college, Brett began studying double bass which he now plays professionally all over the Southeast at restaurants, listening rooms, hotels, and in music festivals. Brett is currently earning his Artist Certificate at the College of Charleston. Arshak Syriunin: Born and raised in the city of Yerevan, Armenia, by the age of seven, Arshak Sirunyan’s natural musical talent had already come to the attention of Sergey Kechek, Director of the A. Spendiarov School of Music; one of the leading musical academies in Armenia. Studying under unparalleled teacher and a music mentor Arkuhi Harutyunyan, Arshak continued his study of classical piano styles for the next 10 years, performing solo concerts and going so far as to receive the third-place award at the 1994 Armenian National J. S. Bach Concerto Competition. Later, he attended and graduated from Komitas State Conservatory, where he concentrated on Composition and Piano Performance under the tutelage of Stephan Rostomyan and Georgy Kasabyan. In the fallowing years Arshak has composed classical and contemporary compositions for vocal, piano, clarinet, string quartet and symphonic orchestra. In 2002, the Armenian Komitas String Quartet performed a work composed by Arshak Sirunyan that was dedicated to the victims of the earthquake that struck Armenia fourteen years earlier. In the year of 2002, after releasing his first album “Armenian Folk Melodies” with his friend Artur Yeghiazaryan, Arshak was granted the great opportunity to come to the United States of America. In 2008 Arshak found and produced a band by name “Double Sharp“with his two childhood friends Levon Mikaelian and Nune Vartanyan, which also includes two veterans of American jazz scene Tony Bunn and Wes Crawford. This gave a birth to the album “With a Song in My Heart“. The same year he began working on his trio album “Journal“[Released in 2010] and Tony’s project “Small World“ [Released in 2009] with Dennis Chambers on drums. In May 2010, “Twitching Eye“from the album “ ” Honorable Mention” from the 2010 International Songwriting Competition. In late 2012 Arshak began working on his “Hoodman’s Blind” project collaborating with multi Grammy Award winning & nominated musicians from all over the world. Featuring Mike Stern, Omar Hakim, Eric Marienthal, Chieli Minucci, Bob Franceschini, Raul Pineda, Cheikh NDoye, John Lamkin III, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Artyom Manukyan, Artur Yeghiazaryan, Vardanyan String Quartet & more.. Ron Wiltrout is a percussionist based in Charleston, SC. He performs regularly in the Southeast with ensembles whose styles range from jazz and salsa to free improvisation to avant-garde and contemporary classical music. As a performer of new music, he has premiered pieces by Ted Hearne, Michael Pisaro, Sam Sfirri, KCM Walker, Andy Akiho, Sean Friar, Philip White, and Nathan Koci. His work with Ted Hearne has earned him a Grammy Nomination (for Place released 2020.) Wiltrout is devoted to exploring the use of unconventional percussion and extended techniques and integrating the drum set into any musical scenario. He co-leads multiple jazz groups and is the leader and originator of the band Rad Western. Wiltrout has performed with The Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Barrel Proof, Garage Cuban Band, Harry Allen, Lee Barbour, Tommy Gill, Asphalt Orchestra, Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys, Duda Lucena, Conor Donohue, Lindsay Holler, Matadero, Katrina Ballads, Your Bad Self, and the Opposite of a Train. 

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.