Charlotte jazz musician Phillip Howe is continuing Bill Hanna’s legacy and going viral with his unique approach to music education and theory

By Cameron Lee November 5, 2026 Phillip Howe’s roots in Charlotte’s jazz community trace back to age 17, when he first walked through the doors of the storied Double Door Inn. A Rock Hill native, Howe was still in high school when he landed his first paid gig after posting a Craigslist ad that read, … Continue reading Charlotte jazz musician Phillip Howe is continuing Bill Hanna’s legacy and going viral with his unique approach to music education and theory