Chuck Redd
Swing Drummer & Vibraphonist
A consummate artist on both drums and vibraphone, Chuck Redd delivers sophisticated swing and melodic jazz, enchanting audiences with his dynamic performances.
About
Chuck Redd is an internationally recognized jazz drummer and vibraphonist, celebrated for his elegant swing and improvisational prowess. He gained prominence during his long tenure with the Charlie Byrd Trio and The Great Guitars, and now regularly tours and records as a leader and sought-after sideman.
Music Style
Redd's musical style is rooted in mainstream jazz and classic swing, characterized by his impeccable rhythmic sense on drums and fluid, lyrical phrasing on the vibraphone, often drawing from the Great American Songbook.
Background
- Hometown
- Rockville, Maryland, USA
- Education
- Peabody Conservatory
- Instruments
- drums, vibraphone
- Active
- Late 1970s-present
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