Wells Fargo Jazz
Lowcountry: South Carolina Music in the Gullah Tradition
Overview
Matt White, trumpet
Quentin Baxter, drums
Special Guest
Chris Potter, saxophone
Praise house melodies meet modern jazz in an unforgettable celebration of Gullah history and musical heritage. The star-studded performance—helmed by trumpeter, composer, and Guggenheim Fellow Matt White—unites 20-plus South Carolinian artists including Grammy Award-winning drummer Quentin Baxter and renowned saxophonist Chris Potter. Featuring a full jazz band, a string section, three Gullah elders, and a narrator, Lowcountry forms a prismatic view of the vibrant Gullah culture.
Attendance at all events is subject to the Festival security policy.
Additional support provided by The Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust, the Holland Family Charitable Fund, and The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. Programming at the College of Charleston Cistern Yard is kindly endowed by Carlos, Lisa, and Blake Evans.