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Charles Langford

Charles Langford has been writing music since his teenage years. This Springfield, Massachusetts jazz man does it all...tenor, alto, soprano sax, clarinet, and flute. Mr. Langford came to the Northeast United States after attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the New School for Social Research in New York City. He studied composition and teaching with Billy Harper, Donald Byrd, and Barry Harris, among others. Prior to that, Mr. Langford studied with Archie Shepp and Yusef Lateef. Since then, Charles Langford has become one of the Boston area's top A-list players. He's played with artists ranging from The Toni Lynn Washington Blues Band to The Temptations and Mighty Sam McClain. He's paid his dues and put in years with Melvin Sparks, Norman Connors, Solomon Burke, and Steve Turre.  

In addition to Charle’s debut Blue Canoe Records, "That's Wassup” released in 2008, Mr. Langford is proud to release his sophomore album titled, “Powerless”. Featuring guest appearances from Jimmy Haslip (bass), Russell Ferrante (keys), Jimmy Branly (drums), Avery Sharpe (bass), Poogie Bell (drums), and many other notable musicians. With "Powerless", Charles and his talented group take the listener on a smooth musical journey by way of deep grooves, soulful horns, and passionate textures that blend seamlessly with their superior musicianship and production.

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Saxophonist Charles Langford Releases "That's Wassup" on Blue Canoe Records

Saxophonist Charles Langford Releases "That's Wassup" on Blue Canoe Records

Source: All About Jazz

That's Wassup is the debut release from Charles Langford. This imaginative creator displays his knowledge of musical history on his latest release, That's Wassup. Mr. Langford seems to move effortlessly from straight ahead swing to funk to crooning, romantic ballads...there is literally something for every taste on this album. “Chucky's Funk" lays down some classic Stanley Clarke jazz bass funk and the horn work is reminiscent of the great George Coleman. “Someone To Love" fills the senses with a romantic ...

David Sanborn
saxophone
Dave Koz
saxophone
Stanley Turrentine
saxophone, tenor
Kirk Whalum
saxophone

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Powerless

Blue Canoe Records
2021

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That's Wassup

Blue Canoe Records
2008

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Drive Time

From: Powerless
By Charles Langford

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