The Lowcountry Jazz Festival

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival opens with the All White Party on Friday, August 29, where guests don their finest white attire for an elegant evening of music and mingling. Headlining the night is Eric Darius, known for his dynamic stage presence and genre-blending style that fuses contemporary jazz, R&B, and pop. Darius has electrified audiences worldwide, making him the perfect artist to kick off the festival weekend.

On Saturday, August 30, the festival spotlights Bob James, a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose work has shaped the contemporary jazz genre. With a career spanning six decades, James is revered for his sophisticated arrangements and soulful sound, influencing countless artists across jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. Following James, headliner KEM takes the stage with his smooth, emotive vocals and signature blend of jazz and soul. A three-time Grammy Award nominee and beloved figure in the R&B world, KEM is known for chart-topping hits like “Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” and “Why Would You Stay.”

The festival concludes on Sunday, August 31, with a special performance by Pieces of a Dream, the legendary jazz fusion group known for their signature smooth sound and infectious grooves. Closing out the weekend is headliner Boney James, one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation. A four-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist, James seamlessly weaves jazz, R&B, and soul into a style that has earned him four Gold albums and multiple #1 spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. His smooth, sophisticated sound provides the perfect close to the weekend.

Get ready for a weekend where every set is a masterclass—and every note, pure magic.