"Redd's vibes were equally notable for vigor and melodiousness." — Ira Gitler, Jazz Times
Chuck Redd, vibes
Mike LeDonne, piano
Blake Meister, bass
Quincy Phillips, drums
Chuck Redd is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone. Chuck began recording and touring the globe when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. For two consecutive years, Chuck was awarded “Best Vibist” in New York City’s Hot House Jazz Magazine 2015 and 2016 Fans Decision award. To his credit are 25 European tours, six tours of Japan, and being featured on over 80 recordings.
Chuck is the 2019 musical director of The Oregon Festival of American Music. He is a featured soloist, annually at The W.C. Handy Music Festival, The Newport Beach Jazz Party, The West Texas Jazz Party, The North Carolina Jazz Festival and The Roswell Jazz Festival. He has toured and performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Tommy Flanagan, Bill Mays, Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Laurindo Almeida, Tal Farlow, Rebecca Kilgore, Nicki Parrott, Scott Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Conte Candoli, Barney Kessel, Ken Peplowski, Mickey Roker, Houston Person, and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra.