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“…one of the most potent musicians to emerge from Detroit’s mid-century cauldron of bebop”

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Be Bop Invades the West

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker’s Historic Los Angeles Debut Featuring Jazz Legends Charles McPherson & Jon Faddis with Charlie Shoemake, Tom Ranier and more… For tickets, call 562-200-5477 VIP […]

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Cultural Art Series Del Mar

Charles McPherson Quintet Featuring Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet

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Imperial Avenue Street Festival

Charles McPherson Quintet Featuring Gilbert Castellanos Greater Logan Heights Community

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The Juilliard School

Charles is guest coaching the “Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble” under the direction of Wynton Marsalis in preparation for their upcoming concert on September 30th, 2014. Read more about this […]

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Charlie Parker Festival/Music Institute of Chicago

Charles McPherson with Strings Also joined by the faculty from The Music Institute of Chicago Chicago Tribune – Celebrating Charlie Parker with a wide-ranging festival (November 6, 2014)   Following is […]

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Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola/Jazz at Lincoln Center

Charles McPherson Quintet

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Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge

The Charles McPherson Quintet Celebrating Charles’ new CD release “The Journey”  (Capri) Keith Oxman-tenor sax Ken Walker-bass Chip Stephens-piano Todd Reid-drums

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Sweet Synergy Suite with The San Diego Ballet

World Premier of this new Afro-Cuban/Jazz Ballet Charles McPherson Sextet Featuring The San Diego Ballet Gilbert Castellanos – Trumpet Randy Porter – Piano Choreography by Javier Velasco   Made possible by […]

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USC Thornton School of Music – Master Class

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Charlie “Bird” Parker tribute Featuring Charles McPherson, Phil Woods and Jesse Davis Joined by the Bill Charlap Trio

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We'll "see" you on the 18th! This is a GREAT recording. Charles McPherson is not on it, but loves it! ... See MoreSee Less

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Adding new compositions ready to download on Charles McPherson's site through CHAZZ MACK MUSIC. Thank you for listening and playing!!
“…the music stretches across a much broader palette than bebop, but you’ll inevitably hear those strains as well. For its highly imaginative compositions and the sterling emotive range of McPherson’s...."
By Jim Hynes, December 2020 DOWNBEAT Magazine
charlesmcpherson.com/jazz-sheet-music-downloads/Looking for new inspiration for summer festivals and gigs?
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Yep everybody should learn these tunes!!!!

Perfectly transcribed by Dr. Donnie Norton. Wonderful....

Cian Krueger - not only a great student of Charles McPherson, but also a relative! When the pandemic hit it gave Charles a chance to dive into online teaching & allowed Cian a bit more time to work with McPherson too. We're very proud of Cian!! And, bravo to Shari and Kevin--Cian's parents who are there every step of the way.
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Charles has been an amazing mentor and teacher for Cian. We all feel truly blessed to have the opportunity for Cian to work with such an amazing and inspiring artist. Thanks to both Charles and Lynn for all of your help and encouragement for nothing our boys!

A clip of the amazing student with TWO Masters of their instruments. Hard work, talent, and parents that support their young musician. Cian--we love you!

Bravo!

Scores for Charles’s compositions are available online at:
jazzleadsheets.com and HERE.

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