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Charlie Harrington
Charlie is an inventive, highly skilled, and versatile performer that is comfortable in everything from trio and small group settings to big band ensembles. He's known for sophisticated rhythms, distinctive accompaniment, and powerful solos.
About Me
The Consummate Charlie Harrington has played drums since the age of 5
and has performed professionally since the age of 15. He studied with
and became the protege of jazz drumming legend Ray Bauduc. Charlie
later studied with classical percussionist Tim Tull.
A child prodigy, Charlie has shared the stage with such luminaries as
Woody Herman, Freddie Green, Stan Mark, Kirk Whalum, Larry
Coryell, Kurt Elling, John Scofield, Barbra Streisand, Dave Brubeck,
Richie Cole, Tony Bennett, Ira Sullivan, Carly Simon, Ari Brown, Junko
Onishi, and Eddie ''Cleanhead'' Vinson. His blues playing credits
include sharing the stage with Joe Guitar Hughes and Stevie Ray
Vaughan.
An inventive, highly skilled, and versatile performer, Charlie is
comfortable in everything from trio and small group settings to
big band ensembles. He's known for sophisticated rhythms,
distinctive accompaniment, and powerful solos.