Jazz vocalist and bandleader Charles Turner III will perform with his Uptown Swing band from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 5 in an outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport.

— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion

Turner — who at 28 was winner of the first-annual Duke Ellington Center for the Arts vocal competition (2014) —has quickly made his mark in the New York City jazz scene.

He regularly plays at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s late-night dance sessions, Ginny’s Supper Club, Smoke; he’s played Carnegie Hall and toured Europe and Russia. He also won the Best Jazz Vocalist contest at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Charles has collaborated with Jason Moran, Bobby McFerrin, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Terri Lyne Carrington.

For the first time, he comes to the Epstein Stage at the Levitt Pavilion with his spectacular full band and show featuring crooning jazz melodies, hard swinging standards, and down-and-out blues.

There will be a free swing dance lesson before the show.

About Levitt Pavilion’s Concerts

The Levitt Pavilion offers about 50 outdoor concerts each summer at its outdoor venue along the Saugatuck River in downtown Westport.

Here’s a note from the Levitt describing some of their rules:

—The lawn and the ice cream concession are open to the public one hour before show-time.

—Facility is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.

—Picnics are welcome.

—The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area.

—Pets are not allowed.

In case of inclement weather, check the Levitt website or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!

See also: Tips for enjoying your visit to the Levitt Pavilion