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Ode to Billie Holiday Concert

Poster shows a Black woman with a large flower in her hair, and two trumpet players.

Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s Ode to Billie Holiday features Charleston’s Tonya Nicole in a tribute to the influential voice of Billie Holiday in the jazz community. Billie Holiday is known as one of the greatest jazz vocalists, with an expressive and emotional voice, paving the way for musicians today. With the recent success of her 2025 Charleston Jazz Festival performance, Tonya Nicole’s vocals are the perfect means to pay homage to Billie Holiday, thanks to her rich tone and wide vocal range. At 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.