The Jazz Legacy Project

Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro hears live tribute to Ray Charles

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project brought to life the music of the legendary Ray Charles on Aug. 14 at Festival Hall. Vocalist Cleveland P.
‘The Jazz Legacy Project’ returns for 2023 at Festival Hall

‘The Jazz Legacy Project’ returns for 2023 at Festival Hall

‘The Jazz Legacy Project’ returns for 2023 at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Festival Hall, after a great success in 2022, is once again hosting “The Jazz Legacy Project” featuring world-renowned musicians John Sandfort on Sax, Louis Heriveaux on piano, Kevin Smith on bass and the very entertaining narrator and drummer, Justin Varnes.
John Sandfort plays the saxophone. CONTRIBUTED

John Sandfort plays the saxophone. CONTRIBUTED

Cannonball Adderley opens 2023 Jazz Legacy Project

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro is presenting Cannonball Adderley, Preaching the Gospel of Jazz on Feb. 23, to open its 2023 Jazz Legacy Project. Known as the 'Country Preacher,' Adderley, a former Florida school teacher, turned into a jazz icon after he gave New York City a try.
Musicians John Sandfort, Louis Heriveaux, Kevin Smith and Justin Varnes bring the music of John Coltrane to life.

Musicians John Sandfort, Louis Heriveaux, Kevin Smith and Justin Varnes bring the music of John Coltrane to life.

The Jazz Legacy Project

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Another great must-see event was held June 16 at Festival Hall in Greensboro for the second in the series of The Jazz Legacy Project, featuring musicians Justin Varnes, drummer and narrator; Louis Heriveaux, pianist and keyboardist; Kevin Smith, bassist; and John Sandfort on saxophone.
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