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Business Phone:
(210) 779-0567
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| Welcome to
Charlie Wood
Jazz.com! |
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Rare and pure of heart best describes the music of this Texas-based contemporary jazz guitarist... but Charlie Wood is not by any means a newcomer to the music scene. Born in San Antonio but raised in the small town in Bulverde, Texas, he has played with many of country’s finest musicians such as Johnny Gimble, and also played with Mickey Gilleys house and road band for three and
half years.
,At the age of seven Charlie first learned to play the banjo with his father
as his first teacher. However, at the age of nine Charlie developed an
interest in the guitar,. When he was eleven he began to take lessons from
a jazz guitarist in San Antonio named Dow Daggett, and by fourteen he
began to play professionally. Charlie became adept in many genres, from
Rock ‘N Roll, R&B, Blues and Country, but found his true love was Jazz.
When Contemporary Jazz hit the music scene he found his niche. Wes Montgomery,
Chet Atkins and other guitar greats deeply influenced him and he developed
his own unique style and technique.
Charlie released his first contemporary jazz CD, “In the Thick of the Woods” in 1996, to critical acclaim, and it was considered for a Grammy nomination.
His second release, “Rhythms of the Eclipse”, with guest artist Kim Stone, bassist for the Rippingtons, received great reviews:...“Charlie’s music is “sound that fuses smooth jazz, straight-up jazz, Latin, funk and ballads”. He plays his music with “soul, class and imagination” (Jim Beal, Night Lights, Express-News). His persistence and determination
have resulted in him opening for such Jazz Greats as George Howard, Gerald
Albright, Walter Beasley, Everett Harp, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, Boney
James, SpyroGyra, Stanley Jordan and Kenny Garrett.
His latest CD project, “WaterColours”, once again has guest artist, Kim Stone. This new CD breathes with life of Charlie’s heart and soul. Inspired by recent events in his life it reflects his thought for mankind of Living in Unity as one man, one heart and one soul. Kim Stone stated himself that this CD is, in his opinion, the best one so far and it was considered for a Grammy nomination in 7 categories, including Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Anthony Brown, PhD., Director of Asian American Orchestra states, “This new CD exhibits an exciting creativity and allows Charlie to venture into new territory. With the release of WaterColours, San Antonio-based guitarist Charlie Wood documents his current direction in shaping the repertoire of jazz guitar. A truly gifted composer/musician, Wood's music employs a wide range of guitaristic colors, textures and effects that are refreshingly orchestral, with a momentum and sweep that incorporates a variety of influences, both obvious and nuanced. As with his previous release, Rhythms of the Eclipse (2003, Third Stream Productions), Kim Stone, bassist with Spyro Gyra and The Rippingtons, and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Cruz play key roles in realizing Charlie Wood's singular musical vision.
Charlie feels he is able to share his love of music and give to the community through his music store in Bulverde, Third Stream Music, by teaching those who want music in their lives. Music is the universal language and anyone, no matter what country they are from, “understand” instrumental music. It’s a sensation, a feeling from within. Charlie knows we are all interconnected as one heart, one soul and one man.
Charlie’s accomplishments have earned him endorsements by Epiphone Guitars, D’Addario Strings and Dunlop Picks. He also is a member of BMI and NARAS.
It is evident Charlie’s music comes from his heart and for certain, whether you hear Charlie live or on CD, he will captivate yours.
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If you need further
information
or assistance, please contact us at:
Third Stream Productions
14119 Susancrest
San Antonio, Texas 78232
(210) 496-0583
Debbie Wood (Manager) or Charlie Wood
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