Mike Frost - Bass

Nery Kim - Keys

Nery Kim - Keys

Tommy Sauter - Bass

Dave Potter - Drums

Nery Kim - Keys

Mike Frost - Bass

Come listen to great music and help fight Alzheimer's!

Dr. Rob Foster’s Musical Memories for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Featuring Dr. Rob Foster & Friends

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7 PM, Augusta University - Summerville Campus, in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall 

2500 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 30904

Featuring: The SoulTown Horns, L4 Jazz, Special Guests Russell Joel Brown, Wycliffe Gordon, Greg Hester, and Jaycie Ward

Rob Foster - Sax & Flute

Nery Kim - Keys

Derrick Vaz - Bass

April 30, 6:30 start, Nery Kim Keys & Frosty Bass.

THE L4 JAZZ COLLECTIVE

The “L” in L4 Jazz comes from the name of the band leader and drummer Lamar Morgan. Morgan originally made a trio with bassist Travis Shaw and pianist Nery Kim. Despite the original group being three people, Morgan decided to call the group L4 Jazz to include musician friends. And you should expect one this night, too!

Nery Kim is a South Korean pianist and composer who began playing piano at the age of six. Nery has performed around the world - places such as Indonesia, South Korea, China, Turkey, Central America, and the United States. She has worked with numerous musicians as a composer, arranger, pianist, and keyboardist on various albums. In 2021, Nery released her debut album, "PURPLE REFLECTION," featuring John Petitucci, Alex Sipiagin, Dayna Stephen, Alan Ferber, and Jonathan Pinson.

Travis Shaw is one of the most trusted musicians and bassists in Augusta, Georgia. A few more of his notable collaborations have been with Rob Foster, Wycliffe Gordon, Niki Haris, A Step Up, and Karen Gordon. He also plays with many of the areas top musical organizations including The Augusta Symphony.

Lamar Morgan, jazz drummer and bandleader is a powerhouse, soulful, sophisticated and nuanced. He is a very melodic drummer.

EVENT DETAILS

 - $24.90 for ColaJazz Members, $30 for non-members, $15 for students
 - Refreshments included
 - Light snacks included
 - Limited seating to ensure the best experience
 - Concerts begin at 7pm ending at 9pm, 15-minute intermission at 8pm
- Doors open at 6:30pm

ABOUT THE COLAJAZZ LOFT SESSIONS

Experience Columbia's premier listening room for jazz enthusiasts and folks who are hip, cool and curious. Nestled in a stylish loft overlooking Main Street, this unique venue combines sophisticated ambiance with a soulful atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for an unforgettable night out. Each month, we feature a diverse lineup of talented artists, making every session fresh and exciting.

Your ticket includes light bites and adult beverages. With limited seating, every performance guarantees an intimate setting where you can truly appreciate the artistry on display. Join us at the ColaJazz Loft Sessions for a taste of New York City's jazz scene right in the heart of Columbia, SC—where every note tells a story and every concert is a celebration of music and community.

Neo-soul in the room all night

L4 + AURIYAN bring “How It Feels To Be Free” to Fox’s Lair — smooth, soulful, and just a little raw in the best way.

Friday, April 24
Fox’s Lair
2 sets: 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
$15 per set | $25 both

And if you’re still feeling it… Soul Jam after the second set.
Jazz + soul musicians, come play. At the coolest place you’ll never find

Tillman - Voice

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw - Bass

Lamar Morgan - Drums

Rob Foster _ Sax

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw _ Bass

Lamar Morgan _ Drums

We round out our jazz concerts this year with a very exciting "Jazz A La Carte" celebrating 100 years of jazz music and dance in performance. Featuring the music of Wycliffe Gordon and special guest performers.

Tickets (plus tax):
Admission is FREE for AU/EGSC students, faculty, and staff with a valid JagCard.
Public: $10
Alumni: $7
Senior (60+): $7
Military: $7

Children and Students, with valid school ID, are admitted free at the door.

Rob Foster - Sax

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw - Bass

Nery Kim - Keys

Billy Pham - Bass

Lamar Morgan - Drums

Live music, live art, refreshments, and more!

Jimmy Easton - Sax

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw - Bass

Christian Thorton - Drums

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw - Bass

Christian Thorthon - Drums

Nery Kim - Keys

Mike Frost - Bass

The Joye of Jazz

Riley Mulherka - Trumpet

Nery Kim - Piano

Edwin G. Hamilton is an International artist, drummer, vocalist and educator. He has toured the world extensively with many different artists and he also leads his own band(s). www.edwinghamilton.com

Nery Kim - Piano

Craig Butterfield - Bass

Edwin Hamilton - Drums

We are running back a good one.
L4 Jazz returns to Fox’s Lair for an evening of jazz, swing, and a groove that’ll make you shout.

Featuring Travis Shaw, Lamar Morgan, Nery Kim, with Rob Foster.
Settle in, grab a drink, and let the music do the talking

Rob Foster - Saxophone

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw - Bass

Lamar Morgan - Drums

Nery Kim - Keys

Mike Frost - Bass

Jon Faddis is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with pianist Stan Kenton and trumpeter Bill Catalano.

The second concert of the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival moves to the Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall. Trombonist Vincent Gardner, joined by our illustrious USC Jazz Faculty, performs an exciting program of big band jazz at 3 p.m. 

A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vincent Gardner has contributed many arrangements to the orchestra. In 2009, he was commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to compose “The Jesse B. Semple Suite,” a 60-minute piece inspired by the short stories of Langston Hughes. Vincent is featured as trombonist on a number of notable recordings and has recorded five CDs as a bandleader for Steeplechase Records. He has performed with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Harry Connick, Jr., The Saturday Night Live Band, Chaka Khan, A Tribe Called Quest, and many others. He remains a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and is the founding Artistic and Education Director of Jazz Houston. Gardner currently serves as Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra and an instructor at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by buying a bundle of all four Koger Jazz Heritage Festival concerts!

Note: this concert will be performed in the Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall.

AN EVENING OF IRVING BERLIN featuring the ANDERSON BROTHERS TRIO WITH THE AU JAZZ BAND and WYCLIFFE GORDON.

Will Anderson - alto saxophone, clarinet, flute

Peter Anderson - tenor & soprano saxophone, clarinet

Adam Moezinia - guitar

Hailed by the New York Times as "Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone," identical twin brothers and Juilliard graduates Peter and Will Anderson present the life and music of Irving Berlin with an entertaining narrative and live performance featuring guitarist Adam Moezinia. Songs include “Cheek to Cheek,” "Blue Skies," "Putin' on the Ritz," "Always," and "White Christmas." The Andersons have headlined the Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, live on Garrison Keillor’s "A Prairie Home Companion"; and can be heard on the Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s "Boardwalk Empire" with Vince Giordano’s "Nighthawks." They received a 2014 Drama Desk nomination for their off-Broadway production "Le Jazz Hot" and won a 2018 Bistro Award. For more information, visitwww.PeterAndWillAnderson.com

Tickets: (plus tax):

Admission is FREE for AU/EGSC students, faculty, and staff with a valid JagCard.

Public: $15

Alumni: $10

Senior (60+): $10

Military: $10

This program is near and dear to Wycliffe Gordon's heart.

Louis Armstrong is one of his biggest musical influences, and this show features music that was regularly performed by him. The show includes many of the songs that Armstrong made famous, such as “When You're Smiling,” “Hello Dolly,” and “What A Wonderful World,” along with several of Wycliffe's originals, including “I Give You Love,” which expresses his musical sentiment. Other hits featured in the show include “Black and Blue,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Ow,” and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.” In this show, Wycliffe sings and plays several instruments, including trombone, soprano trombone, and trumpet.

Get the VIP Ticket Package and get early access to seating, a Q & A session, two drink tickets, and a poster signed by the band!

EVENT SCHEDULE

2:30pm - 3:30 pm - VIP Experience 

3:00pm - Regular admission doors to lobby

3:30pm - Regular  admission seating begins

4:00pm - Showtime (One act, no intermission)

5:30pm - Show ends approximately

Nery Kim - Keys

Zee Slaughter - Bass

Lamar Morgan - Drums

Nery Kim - Keys

Travis Shaw -Bass

Lamar Morgan - Drums