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CHARLES MCPHERSON

“…..McPherson is one of jazz’s most commanding altoists.
Given his undiminished improvisational prowess and his
wide-ranging intellect, it’s not surprising that younger
musicians often seek him out for mentorship.”

— Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News
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SOKA University Tribute to Charles McPherson

February 2017

Brian Lynch – trumpet, Johnathan Blake – drums
Ray Drummond – bass, Jeb Patton – piano
Presentor – Jim Merod

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 15th Annual Don Redman Heritage Award

June 2016


North Sea Jazz Festival
July 2016

Charles McPherson playing at Idlwild Festival

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
August 2015

“Spain“
April 2015

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Pizza Express
April 2015

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Dazzle Jazz Denver
January 2015

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January 2015

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Imperial Avenue Street Festival
San Diego, September 20, 2014

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Our Master is looking forward to this! Terell Stafford, David Wong, Billy Drummond & Jeb Patton ("The Band") will join him!!! Don't miss out!! ... See MoreSee Less

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SMOKE Jazz Club is our favorite NYC CLUB!!

Already got my tickets!

Yes !

The Master Speaks!!! Thank you Bruce Harris! You are Charles' "Brother in BeBop."
Don't miss Charles and his Quintet at SMOKE Jazz Club NEXT month!!!
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“First there was the word❤️”

Master indeed!!

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You obviously enjoyed Charles McPherson talking in the above video. Well for more of a similar nature well look no further than the essential 700+ STAN BRITT COLLECTION in to which Charles has provided brilliant previously unheard or available interviews which should be of great interest. The entire collection can be accessed courtesy of The British Library Sound Archive in London. Catalogue Reference: C.1645. Collections.

Listen up, McPherson fans! We'd like to alert you all to a very special weekend HERE in San Diego February, 2027. We don't have links yet, and a bit early for details, but it's going to be a an incredible weekend: Feb, 19th & 20th. "Detroit to San Diego: A Jazz Celebration Honoring Charles McPherson" Pencil us in, and watch out for details.
We're so excited, we couldn't help but pre-announce! (East Coast fans--we know you like to get out of the snow for a visit!)
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Very cool!!!

Sounds good Doctor, I'll be there 👍

Yay!!!!!

Count me in. This is going to be GREAT!

Great photo, who took it?

Maestro 🎼🎶🎷🙏🏼

Im definitely interested in this

WassupDoe Charles...... Awesome Career 👍💪

Sounds Good!!

So excited! Can't wait!!!

Alert: The weekend will also include a special screening of the fantastic new documentary "The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit," directed by Dan Loewenthal, written by myself, and produced by Roberta Friedman, Dan, and me. Charles is featured in the film. Like Lynn said: Details to come!

A long way from Tireman and Scotten!!!! Good luck to you.

Cannot. Wait!!!!

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

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