Chuck Redd

Chuck Redd
Birth name Chuck Redd
Born (1958-09-10) September 10, 1958
Origin United States
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) vibraphonist, drummer
Instruments Vibraphone, drums
Associated acts Charlie Byrd Trio, Mel Tormé All-Star Jazz Quintet, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Website www.chuckredd.com

Chuck Redd (born September 10, 1958) is an American jazz drummer and vibraphonist.[1]

Biography

Redd began touring the globe and recording when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21.[2] He also joined The Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Byrd and Herb Ellis).[2] To his credit are 25 European tours and 6 tours of Japan, with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli.[2]

Redd was featured vibraphonist with the Mel Tormé All-Star Jazz Quintet from 1991 until 1996.[2] While appearing in New York with Tormé, Ira Gitler of Jazz Times wrote: "Redd's vibes were equally notable for vigor and melodiousness."

Redd is featured on over 75 recordings. Releases include his Arbors CDs, "The Common Thread," "Happy All The Time: Chuck Redd Remembers Barney Kessel," and "All This and Heaven Too," "Chopin Jazz" with Rossano Sportiello, “You’re My Everything” with Dick Hyman and Jay Leonhart, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” with vocalist/bassist Nicki Parrott. He can also be heard on the sound track to the popular television series, "The Great Chefs”, and the NPR broadcast "Jazz Smithsonian.”[3] His Arbors CD "Happy All The Time," is a critically acclaimed tribute to his mentor, Barney Kessel and features Monty Alexander and Jeff Hamilton. Redd's Noteworthy CD, "When Redd is Blue" is a collaboration with his brother, pianist Robert Redd, featuring saxophonist Harry Allen. Redd's newest release, "The Common Thread" features Mickey Roker, Bob Cranshaw, Houston Person and Rossano Sportiello.

Redd’s career highlights include a concert with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian Independence Celebration, a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Torme's Quintet, and The Tonight Show. In 2008, he was a featured soloist in the finale concert at The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival with The Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. In February 2013, Redd performed with the Dream Band co-led with Jeff Hamilton in a salute to vibes legend Terry Gibbs.[3]

In 2007 Redd was featured with the prestigious "Milt Jackson Tribute Band." Other recent engagements include jazz cruises, stints with Bucky Pizzarelli and Ken Peplowski at Dizzy's Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center) performances at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City and jazz festivals around the US. He has toured and performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Tommy Flanagan, Dick Hyman, Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Laurindo Almeida, Tal Farlow, Rebecca Kilgore, Scott Hamilton, Mickey Roker and Houston Person.[2]

Redd served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington, DC from 2004-2008.[3] In addition to leading his own groups, he was a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra for 15 years.[3]

Redd is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the country.

He currently lives in Takoma Park, MD with his wife and son.

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Discography

As leader

Album Title Year Record Label
The Common Thread 2011 Arbors Records
When Redd is Blue 2007 Noteworthy Jazz
Happy All the Time: Chuck Redd Remembers Barney Kessel 2006 Arbors Records
All This and Heaven Too 2002 Arbors Records
Stomp, Look, and Listen 1995 Exclusive Arts

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With others

Appearances on Compilations

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References

  1. ↑ Birchmeier, Jason. "Chuck Redd: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Feather, Leonard and Gitler, Ira (1999) The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz, p. 550. Oxford University Press at Google Books. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Chuck Redd - Bio

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