The Lowcountry Voice

On Tuesday, Janet Conover and I joined Jack McCray to experience some wonderful Jazz music at the Footlight Players Theater in downtown Charleston. Jack is a driving force behind the local jazz community in town. He’s the author of “Charleston Jazz” and an advising member of the Jazz Artists of Charleston

We got to enjoy an afternoon and full evening of interactive workshops, lectures and stellar performances by the artists that have made Charleston a vibrant hub of jazz music in America. This particular series was called “Holy City Homecomin’”.

I’ve included two videos that offer a sample of the evening. More video will follow with highlights of “The Power of the Pulse” workshop put on by Clay Ross and an extremely informative lecture by Jack McCray called “Return To The Source”.

First is the soundcheck and performance samples from the band Gradual Lean.

Gradual Lean at Holy City Homecomin’ from Don D. Lewis on Vimeo.

Next up is Clay Ross and his band MATUTO (which is Brazilian slang for “country bumpkin”).

Clay Ross’ Matuto at Holy City Homecomin’ from Don D. Lewis on Vimeo.

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