Performers


Terry BlaineTerry Blaine August 8th

Jazz vocalist Terry Blaine was born in NYC, and has been singing virtually all of her life. Embracing both pop and classical styles, it was not until after she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Buffalo with a BA in Music that she chose to trade in her flute for a microphone. As a singer and musician, she has enjoyed a multi-faceted career that includes live performances, recordings,...

Johnny BrackettJohnny Brackett January 14th

John Brackett has been on the local music scene for decades, creating and running the legendary "Monday Night Jams" around Hilton Head Island.

In addition to being a great musician and all-around great guy, John is one of our top photographers here on Hilton Head and enjoys outdoor sports, music, his family and beautiful two daughters!

Arnell ByrdArnell Byrd January 6th

Arnell studied classical music at Prince George's Community College for two years, as well as Howard University in Washington DC. Some of the renowned guitarists Arnell has studied under are: Fred Karns, Bill Biesecker, and Paul Bellenbach (the jazz guitarist touring with Jimmy Smith). He is no stranger to the music community with credits of performing with various R&B artists such as: Shanice Wilson, Eddie Murphy, The Gap...

Jimmy CharlesJimmy Charles January 3rd

Jimmy Charles has performed at The Jazz Corner for 5 years, starting off as Earl Williams' drummer. He can now be heard and seen performing with Bobby Ryder, Bob Masteller, Earl Williams and many others.

Reggie DeasReggie Deas January 6th

Reggie, born in Newberry, SC, attributes his musical success to his father who was also a singer and percussionist, and his mother who encouraged him to sing at every given opportunity. He began taking serious interest in singing while attending Newberry College on a football scholarship.

Upon graduation, Reggie moved to Savannah and began working for the Savannah-Chatham County school system as an educator...

Noel FreidlineNoel Freidline February 15th

A native of Clearwater, KS, Noel Freidline's musical career has taken him from coast to coast. Classically trained at the Wichita State University, then transferring to the University of North Florida to finish his degree in jazz studies, Noel graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1991. In 1992 he assembled the band that he still leads today.

As a pianist, vocalist and...