Biography
Charles has spent many years playing music; he started out playing classical as a child.
Raised on the south side of Chicago comes fire! Charles Mack was born the son of L.C. and Willie Mae Mack who were from Aiken South Carolina. L.C., an incredible blues guitarist, inspired Charles to learn about blues and what blues is all about. Charles’s father, his aunt and uncle were the most incredible blues guitarist of their time.
Charles studied hard by listening to his family on guitar and singing. He learned every expression and feel that was put behind each note of the blues.
Charles has dedicated his career to excellence within the field of music. From classical and contemporary jazz to blues, R&B and hip-hop, Charles’s virtuosity transcends genres. Charles started playing at the early age of 8, when he taught himself how to play piano, “The Creature Feature” Bass line was his first song. He performed with marching bands playing tuba, which landed him a scholarship to Tennessee State University.
As a bassist, Charles has performed with the army and navy bands nationally and internationally in small ensembles, jazz trios, big bands, rock bands, and country groups.
As a freelance musician, Charles has shared the stage with the alternative rock group Inflatable Soule, the rap group Cypress Hill, blues and R&B artist Koko Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Lucky Peterson, Bernard Allison, Otis Taylor, Jimmy Johnson, and numerous Jazz ensembles.
Not stopping there, Charles has also recorded with Cee Cee Peniston , Farly “Jackmaster” Funk and George Jackson of Ruff N’ Tuff Records.
Charles has a very strong internet presence, from his videos on youtube, yahoo, and many others. Charles has developed a strong underground fan base and it is growing every day. “Next Generation Blues” has more than 10,000 copies from his concerts in and out of the USA.
Currently, he is working on releasing his EP “Be My Crazy Dream” to be released the summer of 2008. With all of the styles that he has learned over the years, he has developed a style that identifies him. A mixture of soul, funk, blues, rock and folk, it’s a unique and moving blend. The tour will start in March and he has already been getting requests to perform in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
What can you expect when you see Charles live? Come to the show, you will see!
Instrumentation
Charles Mack (Solo)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Discography
1994 Single ..... "Reminisce"
1995 "Mr Alice".... Inflatabe Soule
2004 "Call My Name"....Gregg Gibbs n Sharon Pass
2004 "Call My Name".... Cee Cee Peniston
2005 Album ..... "Next Generation Blues"
2007 "Voodoo Woman"....KoKo Taylor, Shun Kikuta
2007 Single "Goodbye"
2009 Album..............."Be My Crazy Dream"
Links
| http://www.charlesmack.com |
| Blackplanet.com profile |
| Purchase my CD |
| Myspace |
| My Youtube page |
| My Site |