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Chuck Redd

Chuck Redd is an internationally well-known performer on both drums and vibraphone. He began his career when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also became a member of the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Byrd, and Herb Ellis.) To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan, with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli. Redd was featured vibraphonist with the Mel Torme All-Star Jazz Quintet from 1991 until 1996. While appearing in New York with Torme, Ira Gitler of Jazz Times said: "Redd's vibes were equally notable for vigor and melodiousness." He served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington, DC from 2004-2008

Tony Miceli and Chuck Redd At Chris’ Jazz Cafe

by Victor L. Schermer
August 12, 2026

Chuck Redd and Tony MiceliSteve Weiss Mallet FestivalChris' Jazz Cafe August 1. 2026 For several years, vibraphonist Tony Miceli has arranged with vibraphone makers and music schools and venues in the area to hold a yearly Vibraphone Festival, with performances, workshops, and interviews designed to improve performance, networking, and exposure of ...

Michael Dease, Betty Bryant, Miles Donahue & Chuck Redd

by Joe Dimino
January 18, 2026

We begin the first episode of 2026 with a salute to percussionist & vibraphonist Chuck Redd for standing up to political corruption. He kicks off the 941st Episode of Neon Jazz with music off his 2024 collaboration with Nate Najar off the album Meet The Graingers. From there, we step into the Kansas City-born legendary figure ...

Dream Dancing

By Scott Silbert

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Dream Dancing; Louisiana; It’s That Ole Devil Called Love; Deep in a Dream; All Too Soon; You Go to My Head; Blues for Louise; Someday Sweetheart; Low Life; Round My Old Deserted Farm; Shadow Waltz; Ballad for Very Tired and Very Sad Lotus Eaters; Wee Dot.

The Scott Silbert Quartet: Dream Dancing

by Jack Bowers
December 4, 2025

The year 2025 marks the centenary of the birth of John Haley Sims, known around the world by his singular nickname, Zoot, a colossus of the saxophone who left this world far too soon in March 1985. Yet even though Zoot's physical presence is absent, his insuperable spirit lives on via Dream Dancing, a marvelous tribute ...

Peter & Will Anderson: The Best of Berlin

by Jack Bowers
June 18, 2025

Brothers Peter and Will Anderson's latest album, The Best of Berlin, has nothing to do with geography and everything to do with memorable music. The Berlin referenced here has a forename, Irving, a Berlin who happens to be one of the foremost writers of popular songs in the 20th century. Using skillfulness and style, the Anderson ...

The Attucks Jazz Club: Fall 2024

by Mark Robbins
February 23, 2025

In 2008, under the auspices of the Virginia Arts Festival and the leadership of professor/pianist John Toomey, the Attucks Jazz Series was born in the historic Attucks Theater. Before becoming a full-time jazz professor at Old Dominion University, Toomey spent time on the road with jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, singers Mark Murphy, Rene Marie, and others. ...

Lionel Hampton, Terry Gibbs, Bobby Hutcherson & Warren Wolf

by Joe Dimino
January 5, 2025

On this special Christmas Day episode of Neon Jazz, we're unwrapping an hour dedicated to the true masters of the vibraphone--those incredible artists who made this instrument sing like no other. This celebration was sparked by an unforgettable performance by the brilliant Warren Wolf at The Blue Room, nestled in the historic 18th and Vine district ...

Gin

By Jill McCarron

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Jody Grind; Monaco; Blue Bells; Yesterdays; My Shining Hour; Waltz for Debby; The Gin Suite (Gin/Bitters/Luck of the Draw); Jubilation; Geneva; The Whisperer; Quiet Now.

Tessa Souter with the Jimmy Masters Trio at the Sandler Center for the Arts

by Mark Robbins
November 17, 2024

The Miller Jazz Series began six years ago under the leadership of bassist Jimmy Masters. Held in the 135-seat Miller room of the Sandler Center for the Arts in Virginia Beach, the series has sold out every performance since its inception. The first few years of the series consisted of a different monthly themes, such as ...