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.
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.
