Neville Brothers saxophonist Charles Neville has always added an indefinable something to the family ensemble that no one else can provide: not just his intense spiritual vibe and stunning instrumental virtuosity, but even more a level of musical intelligence which both reflects and expands upon his experience as a skilled player in several musical idioms.
Charles, the second oldest Neville brother, has the most diverse musical background. His experience on saxophone has included rhythm & blues, funk, jazz, be-bop, popular and even American Indian music. He cites as influences Louis Jordan, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Professor Longhair. He is also the only brother that lived away from New Orleans for long periods of time, making places like New York, Memphis and Oregon his home.
The Neville Brother most known for his pursuit of Eastern spiritual knowledge is also the family's keeper of the horn. His brothers affectionately refer to him as "The Horn Man". His saxophone solo won him a Grammy in 1989 for his haunting rendition of Healing Chant on the Yellow Moon CD.
Charles just dropping in to say hi.....sending the love all the way from australia where we have been spending glorious time with our Aboriginal sisters and brothers doing what we love best - bringing out the love thru the making of the music....see some of the beautiful movies and songs that evolved from these collaborations on our site if you have time...would love your feedback....LVM lovin life
Welcome to new friendships and blessings around our world. Sharing gifted talents with our world, blessed profile, please keep those blessings coming, thx, God Bless, Serena aka Shine, promoter for Christ ;D
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Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to add me as one of your friends, all friends/fans are very important to me being a blues artist for 45+ years. Bobbie Mercy Oliver
If you have a band and would like to work in western central Massachusetts, I may be able to help book you. I started NC Booking back in '89 when I was booking a few bands from Scotland and Ireland. Now, 20 years later, I'm still booking great roots music acts. To find out more, visit http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com where you can REGISTER. Thanks!
Charles and the rest of the nevilles are so cool i have recently started writing poetry(probly not very good poetry but still) and their songs make me think and write more then anyone elses music! i love them SOOOO much!! Kiah luvs u
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