It was an opportunity to be in the presence of greatness; to bask in the glow of virtuosity immersed in waves of aural incredibleness.

Okay, enough with the superlatives!

Can we just say that the season two finale of The Concert Series Formerly Known As Jazz At The G exceeded expectations?

Check out the slide show above, capturing the vocal prowess of Augusta’s own musical genius, Trey McLaughlin, whose YouTube videos have now been viewed nearly 10 million times. Plus photos of The JAMP Masters, who are keeping the music of James Brown alive and relevant for a new generation. They were introduced by James Brown’s “Cape Man”, Danny Ray, who is still as dapper as any man can be! And The Christian McBride Trio, featuring Christian Sands on piano and Jerome Jennings on drums were dazzling. From the looks of things, they had almost as much fun as the audience.

Planning is underway for Season Three, with more amazing artists and new name. (“The Concert Series Formerly Known As Jazz At The G” is just too long!)

Updates will be posted at GPB.org/augusta,

Be sure to check back regularly.

Trey McLaughlin
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Trey McLaughlin

Trey McLaughlin
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Trey McLaughlin

Trey McLaughlin
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Trey McLaughlin

Jazz Under the Stars at Augusta University Amphitheatre
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Jazz Under the Stars at Augusta University Amphitheatre

JAMP
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JAMP

JAMP
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JAMP

JAMP
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JAMP

JAMP
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JAMP

Multi-Generational Jazz at the G fans
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Multi-Generational Jazz at the G fans

Travis Shaw with Christian McBride - sharing
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Travis Shaw with Christian McBride - sharing

Christian McBride Trio
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Christian McBride Trio

Christian McBride
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Christian McBride

Christian Sands & Christian McBride
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Christian Sands & Christian McBride

Christian Sands
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Christian Sands

Christian Sands
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Christian Sands

Jerome Jennings
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Jerome Jennings

Christian Sands
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Christian Sands

Christian McBride Trio - Car Wash Blues!
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Christian McBride Trio - Car Wash Blues!

Jazz at the G | May 7, 2016 | Augusta University via @gpbradioaugusta
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Jazz at the G | May 7, 2016 | Augusta University via @gpbradioaugusta

Jazz at the G | May 7, 2016 | Christian McBride Trio
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Jazz at the G | May 7, 2016 | Christian McBride Trio