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Chuck

About Me

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Originally from Texarkana, Texas, by way of Springfield, Massachusetts, after studying with Archie Shepp and Yusef Latef, Charles Langford attended the New School for Social Research in Manhattan. There he studied with Billy Harper, Donald Byrd, and Barry Harris. He later studied with George Coleman.

Charles has become one of Boston's premier A-list players. He's toured around the US, and internationally with groups ranging from the Toni Lynn Washington Blues Band to the Temptations and Mighty Sam McClain. He's paid his dues and put in years with Melvin Sparks, Norman Connors, Solomon Burke, and Steve Turre. With a commanding stage presence, and an irresistable charm, Chuck continues to wow audiences with his passion and dexterity. Versatile, reliable, consistent and always on point, you can expect to see Chuck in an around New England staking his claim as one of Boston's greatest.


"Get your shit together, and send me a tape!!" - Miles Davis
"The Alto is Chuck's true voice. I hope he never stops playing.." - Archie Shepp

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/07/2006
Band Website: bluecanoerecords.com
Band Members: Charles Langford - Tenor, Alto, Soprano, Flute Chip Crawford- Piano, Keyboards Frank Wilkins- Piano, Keyboards Mike Feingold- Guitars Lenny Stallworth- Bass Jimmy"Junebug"Jackson- DrumsThese are the musicians from my new Cd "That's Wassup" available at Amazon.com
Influences: Mom and Dad Trane, Archie Shepp, Yusef Lateef, Bird, Donald Byrd, George Coleman, Grover Washington Jr., George Benson, Kenny Garrett, Melvin Sparks, and David Sanborn.
Sounds Like: Peace and Love
Record Label: Blue Canoe Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Footprints

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD4wr0nxD3I
Posted by on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:49:00 GMT

The Soul Of Lee Genesis Live At Johhny D's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui0xMZb4zSs
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:36:00 GMT