The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation is working to make sure that jazz remains a staple for the ears of the Lowcountry and pass on that appreciation to younger generations.  Tuesday, January 5th the group is hosting a full day of jazz events.

Often called one of the best college basketball players of all time, Wayman Tisdale played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 12 years.  In February 2007, Tisdale learned of a cancerous cyst below his knee after falling down steps and breaking his right leg. After 2 years of cancer treatment, he died May 15, 2009