Lowcountry Jazz Festival celebrates 20th edition at Gaillard Center

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is celebrating its 20th edition at the Charleston Gaillard Center on September 5-6. The event features a diverse lineup including Grammy-winning soul singer Anthony Hamilton, veteran guitarist Peter White, and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin.

The second day of the festival includes performances by the contemporary jazz duo RnR, pianist Keiko Matsui, and South African-born guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler. Co-produced by Tony Clarke and the Gaillard Center, the festival has expanded its programming from smooth jazz to include R&B, world music, gospel, and traditional jazz to provide a broader musical experience for the community.