Show List

The Jazz Corner's Upcoming Shows

2X Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Quiana Parler

2X Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Quiana Parler

Wed, Aug 12

Show Ticket $10 - $20

Dinner is required with all reservations.


*6:30 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM

*9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM


Quiana Parler is the lead vocalist, composer, and lyricist for the two-time Grammy Award-winning, internationally acclaimed roots music group, Ranky Tanky. As part of Ranky Tanky, she has helped bring the rich cultural and musical traditions of the Gullah Geechee people to prestigious stages across the U.S. and Europe, including Lincoln Center and Norway’s Molde Jazz Festival. The group’s work is featured in the Library of Congress and the International African American Museum. In 2022, Quiana was selected as one of just 24 artists worldwide to develop and teach curriculum for Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers program and currently serves on its advisory board.


A Charleston, South Carolina native, Quiana began her professional career with Calvin Gilmore’s Carolina Opry and gained national recognition as a Top 48 finalist on Season 2 of American Idol. She has since toured and performed with artists including Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Keith Sweat, Clay Aiken, and Miranda Lambert. Quiana has appeared on major national television programs, including Saturday Night Live, The View, Today, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Tyra, and Good Morning America, establishing herself as one of the Lowcountry’s most celebrated vocalists.



Lavon Stevens has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. The resort vacation destination of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers on Hilton Head Island. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B, Jazz and Gospel artists.

Lavon Stevens and Friends Present: Jazz in The Key of Life

Lavon Stevens and Friends Present: Jazz in The Key of Life

Thu, Aug 13

Show Ticket $10 - $20 Dinner is required with all reservations. *6:30 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM *9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM Jazz in the Key of Life An electrifying night of jazz, blues, and timeless hits, Jazz in the Key of Life is a high-energy celebration of iconic music. Lavon Stevens and his all-star band bring to life the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Johnny Mercer, and more — blending soul, swing, and style into an unforgettable live experience. Featuring drummer Jimmy Charles and bassist/vocalist Clarence Williams, this is pure musical magic from start to finish. Lavon Stevens — Pianist, Vocalist, Composer Acclaimed for his soulful touch and dynamic stage presence, Lavon Stevens is a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer whose sound flows effortlessly from smooth and sensuous to vibrant and electrifying. A Savannah, Georgia native, he began performing at just seven years old, rooted in gospel and shaped by the rich musical traditions of the South. A multi-keyboard virtuoso with a repertoire spanning jazz, blues, gospel, and contemporary styles, Stevens has been a cornerstone artist at The Jazz Corner for over 18 years. His performances are defined by elegance, energy, and an unmistakable connection to the music — making every show both refined and deeply felt.
The Billy Thornton Quartet - Pop Hits with A Jazz Twist

The Billy Thornton Quartet - Pop Hits with A Jazz Twist

Fri, Aug 14

Show Ticket $20 - $25

Dinner is required with all reservations.


*6:30 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM

*9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM


Billy Thornton - Bass/Vocals

Justin Powell - Trumpet

Kevin Bales - Piano

Peter Miles - Drums


The jazz standards of yesteryear were pop songs of their time. With this in mind, bassist and vocalist Billy Thornton combines his love of playing in the jazz style with the pop and rock songs he grew up listening to. Billy and his band mates enjoy inventing new harmonic and rhythmic backdrops for songs by artists such as The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Jimi Hendrix, Blondie, and Britney Spears. With the spirit of play and creativity at the forefront, these songs become vehicles for exploration and musical joy.

Billy Thornton is no stranger to jazz lovers in the southeast as a bassist. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has been a member of bands in many musical styles from jazz to R&B and from top-40 pop to Celtic Rock. As a vocalist, Billy expresses himself with honesty. He sings songs that he loves and finds something new in each song every night. The spirit of playing jazz music is in group improvisation, and this isn’t limited to songs from a certain era. The Billy Thornton Quartet plays the songs of today knowing they will become jazz standards.