Charles Goold
Global Bop Rhythmist
Blending modern hard-bop with traditional Haitian and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Charles Goold is a dynamic drummer redefining the contemporary New York City jazz landscape.
About
Born in New York to a jazz saxophonist father and Haitian mother, Charles Goold emerged as a prominent drummer after graduating from Juilliard. He leads the project NuBopCity, which synthesizes hard bop, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences. Goold has performed with icons ranging from Wynton Marsalis to rap legends like Ghostface Killah.
Music Style
Goold’s approach merges propulsive hard bop swing with the intricate polyrhythms of his Haitian heritage, resulting in a high-energy sound that integrates diverse urban musical genres.
Background
- Hometown
- New York City, NY
- Education
- The Juilliard School
- Instruments
- drums
- Active
- 2000s-present
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If you like Art Blakey, Dafnis Prieto — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Past Events
Charles Goold Quartet
The Django
Charles Goold Quartet
The Django
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
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Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
Drums
Steve Nelson Quartet
Smalls
Drums
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