A Conversation with Mr. Chuck Redd, International Recording Artist

Recording artist Chuck Redd has 25 European and Six tours of Japan to his credit. He has served as artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe in Washington, DC, toured with Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Tommy Flanagan, Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Rebecaa Kilgore and Nicki Parrott. He is featured annually at numerous music events, to include The Newport Jazz Festival, The West Texas Jazz Party and the North Carolina Jazz Festival. He has played at the White House and on the Tonight Show. Frequently performing in New York City and Washington, DC, he is featured in over 80 recordings. He is on the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Music, presenting classes nationwide. In today's conversation with Chuck, he talks about what inspired him to become a vibraphone player. He also talks about his time with the Charlie Byrd Trio and such artists as Mel Torme. Chuck reviews his favorite perfoming venues, and his inclusion of both the Great American Song Book and Bossa Nova during his shows. He also talks about some of the more complex songs he plays, and his recommendations for young people aspiring to play the vibraphone.  

*NOTE: Slight delay at start of interview*