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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

Chuck Redd With the Kevin Bales Trio At The Jazz Corner

by Martin McFie
January 7, 2020

Chuck Redd with the Kevin Bales Trio The Jazz Corner Hilton Head Island, SC January 3-4, 2020 Masterful musicians make excellence look easy. It's not always immediately obvious, the quality becomes evident through its sustained presence, like a spreading smile. The band opened with “Tricotism" written by early bebop ...

Groove City

By Chuck Redd

Label: Dalphine Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: The Great City; A Groove For Gail; Renewal; Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'; Tide; Evidence; All Or Nothing At All; Regulator; A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing; Lonely Woman; Blues In The Shedd

Monty Alexander at the Avalon Theater

by Geno Thackara
September 10, 2019

Monty Alexander and Friends The Avalon Theater Easton, MD August 31, 2019 “Ten years," Monty Alexander wryly observed at the center-stage microphone with a disbelieving shake of the head. “Ten years of this festival, and 75 years as me." It was a celebration of multiple anniversaries at the weekend-long Labor Day ...

Take Five with Daniela Soledade

by Daniela Soledade
August 29, 2019

Meet Daniela Soledade Daniela Soledade may initially seem like a fresh name in Brazilian music, but the vocalist's impact immediately strikes a chord as encountered on her debut album, A Moment of You (Blue Line Music Records, 2019). A carefully curated set of Bossa Nova gems (while dodging the most obvious choices), Brazilian-ized standards and original ...

Take Five with Pete Coco

by Pete Coco
June 28, 2019

About Pete Coco A mainstay on the New York jazz scene, bassist Pete Coco recently released his debut album as a leader, Lined with a Groove, featuring drummer Matt Wilson and pianist Sullivan Fortner. The LP is an homage to his mentors and influences, with fresh arrangements of tunes by bassists including Ron Carter, ...

Leon Redbone and Lawrence Leathers

by Joe Dimino
June 24, 2019

From the veteran vibes Chuck Redd we rocket into this week's episode of Neon Jazz. From there, we peer into the influences into Chuck's life with cats like Charlie Byrd and Count Basie. We take a good look into the life and music of Paul Serrato and Ashley Pezzotti and pay respects to a couple of ...

Houston Person with the John Toomey Trio at Old Dominion University

by Mark Robbins
June 18, 2019

Dizzy Gillespie said of Houston Person, “He's one of the best... He's got bull chops!" Those “bull chops" got quite a workout when Person visited Old Dominion University as the guest performer of the F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series. The tenor saxophonist arrived early in the week to preside over a series of master classes as ...

Chuck Redd: Groove City

by Dan Bilawsky
February 14, 2019

How do you get into the zone, where do your thoughts travel, and what realm do you occupy when playing and recording? The answer to that multi-pronged question, while no doubt slightly different for every musician, can be boiled down fairly easily. To paraphrase Chuck Redd's thoughts on the matter, you just appreciate the moment and ...

Chuck Redd To Release Groove City On March 1 On Dalphine Records

January 24, 2019

Vibraphonist’s New Album Features John Di Martino, Lewis Nash, Nicki Parrott and Jerry Weldon In his impressive career, vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd has performed alongside many legendary musicians, Charlie Byrd, Mel Torme, Dizzy Gillespie, and Monty Alexander among them. Noted by The Washington Post for his “melodic sparkle,” and praised by Jazz Times for his ...