A conversation about jazz – and Jazz Night at Saltus – with local music maven Vic Varner

By Margaret Evans, Editor

Q. Tell me about the genesis of Jazz Night at Saltus? How did it come to be?

A. Jazz exists mostly in big cities and at major universities, but having lived in Beaufort for a decade now, I've become acquainted with our arts culture, and would like to think we have enough appreciators to support a weekly jazz night. Lantz Price, the proprietor of Saltus River Grill, and I have had this in the works for some time. Saltus is a classy joint with a reputation for some awesome cuisine, so jazz is a good fit.

"True music must repeat the thought and inspiration of the people and the time." - George Gershwin

Even today, although we may not know who wrote it, most Americans, at least of a certain age, recognize George Gershwin's music .

Beaufort Symphony Orchestra has something for everyone in their "Fa LaLaLaLa" Winter Holiday Concert at USCB Center for the Arts on Dec. 5 and 8. Maestro Fred Devyatkin has filled our musical stocking with Handel, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, topped it off with traditional Christmas and Hanukah songs, and then added a rousing finale of holiday sing-along favorites to rev up your holiday spirit!