Charles Owens Trio at The Stage
By WTJU
Date: 10/04/2023
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Charles Owens is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, band leader, recording artist, and educator and has been performing, composing, and teaching for over 25 years. Charles will be joined by Joseph Nichols on bass, and drummer Karl Tietze.
Come be a part of the live audience or catch the livestream on our Facebook and Youtube pages. The show will also be simulcast on WTJU. Remember to get your pledges in at 434-924-3959 or online at wtju.net/donate.
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Charles Owens is a master tenor saxophonist, pianist, composer, band leader, recording artist, and educator and has been performing, composing, and teaching for over 30 years. After attending the New School and working as a musician in New York City from 1992 to 2004, he is currently living in Richmond, VA. Charles is an integral part of the vibrant music scene there and in Charlottesville, VA. He also travels back to New York several times a year to perform at venues such as Smoke Jazz Club, Smalls, The Django, and others. with his trio. He has made 12 albums as a leader and appeared and continues to appear on a plethora of recordings as a hired soloist. He’s performed with such jazz luminaries as Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Omer Avital, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brian Blade, Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, Ari Hoenig, Alexander Claffy, Jeff Watts, and Joel Frahm among many others. He has devoted his life to pursuing excellence in music and bringing peace and happiness to his fellow humans with his saxophone playing, performing, and composing.
