CLIFFORD CHARLES

Whenever you ask what's his passion, smooth jazz guitarist Clifford Charles, with eyes glinting, declares: "It's music...or nothing." This definitely shows as scores of fans of his home-grown brand of silky-smooth, Caribbean jazz music, are convinced that Clifford is set to take on the world!

Years of experience on the calypso and soca circuit sharpened Clifford's fiery, yet free-flowing style on the guitar. Although he lists Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian and Trinidad's Fitzroy Coleman among his influences, he credits Jim Phillips (pannist), for introducing him to the soulful grooves of George Benson. And that was when jazz...smooth jazz won out! For Clifford, jazz is the musical expression that brings the greatest satisfaction to both artist and audience when he commands a stage.

Recordings: "Just In Time", "Trinidad Jazz Flavours", "Downtown Scarborough", "Songs From Deep Within"
Website: http://www.CliffordCharles.com |