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Patrick Charles
Jazz / Funk / Nu-Jazz

"Drummer/composer/producer"


United States

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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   Patrick Charles: General Info
Member Since4/2/2007
Band WebsitesoleilRecords.com
Band Members "Cite Soleil" Produce,Written and Arranged by Patrick Charles. Featuring Kevin Toney On Piano, Everette Harp on Alto,Johnny Britt on trumpet,Wayne Linsey On Keys,Rob Bacon on guitar.
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InfluencesMiles Davis, Quincy Jones,Elvin Jones,Weather report,Omar Hakim,Manu Katche,Prince,Bob Marley,Mint Condition,urban Knights,P-funk,Sting,Seal,Stanley Clarke,Hendrix,peter gabriel,the police,Guru,the roots,Marcus Miller, we can go on and onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
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Record LabelSoleil Records
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 16 2008 6:00P
Universal studios Hollywood, California
Aug 20 2008 8:00P
Commerse Casino Commerse, California
Aug 22 2008 6:00P
Universal Globe Hollywood, California
Aug 27 2008 8:00P
Hollywood studio bar&grill Los Angeles, California
Sep 17 2008 8:00P
Commerse casino City of Commerse, California
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Monsoon Cafe Santa Monica

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   About Patrick Charles
With accomplished musicianship and a great sense of deep groove, virtuoso drummer Patrick Charles's music is both visual and cerebral. His debut CD, Cité Soleil, presents an artist of far-reaching vision and versatility. Scheduled for release in 2007 on his own Soleil recording label, Cité Soleil brings Patrick Charles center stage as a composer, producer and leader. Featuring a stellar cast of LA studio players, and world class jazz artist, such as Everette Harp of George Duke and Anita Baker, Wayne Linsey of Miles Davis, Kevin Toney of Ray Charles and Whitney Houston, and one time Musical director of the Temptations and Impromt 2 Johnny Britt. Cité Soleil showcases Patrick's own original songs and retells hits from legendary artists like Sting and Seal through the language of jazz. But it was upon hearing the news of his sister death in the summer of 2004 that Patrick began to focus on the core material for the album. "My sister was always an encouraging and positive force in my life; 'Charlene,' the last song on the CD, is dedicated to her." Born in Port-au-Prince Haiti, but raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Patrick owes his musical awakening during middle school to the trumpet. But the drums quickly became his instrument of choice, fueled by a love of what at the time were a new media outlet, MTV, and an emerging culture called hip-hop. Music became Patrick's calling card. Strangely enough, his first encounter with jazz happened by chance. "I found a pile of jazz records in an abandoned building in the neighborhood; in that pile was Miles Davis's Tutu. I'd heard some older cats in the 'hood mention his name, so I picked up the record; I've been hooked ever since." Patrick started to gig professionally during high school, during which time he became the regular drummer with the house band at the famous Peppermint Lounge in his hometown of East Orange NJ, nightly guess artist appearances includes the legendary Lou Rawls, Shaka Kahn, Barry White, and famed hip hop artist Naughty by Nature and Queen Latifah. After high school, Patrick set his eyes on the famed Berklee College of music in Boston, and then Los Angeles, where his work as a freelance drummer has brought him acclaim from live performances, studio sessions and television appearances that have include Boston Legal, Melrose place, comedy central band, BET Jazz, and the movie crazy the life of famed legendary jazz guitarist Hank Garland. While enjoying a busy career as a freelance drummer, Patrick began work on his own project a labor of love that has at last culminated in the full-length CD Cité Soleil.


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Eartaster





Aug 17 2008 7:20 PM

Cité Soleil was featured as a taste of the day at www. eartaste. com today - thanks!!!
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Jul 14 2008 1:11 AM

Thanks for stopping by all Is good staying busy :-) Have a great weekend and keep up the great music lol stop by anytime stay blessed...Donnette.
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Jun 10 2008 9:43 PM

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Take off your shoes and relax. “Cité Soleil” by Patrick Charles is a smooth jazz CD with an appealing Caribbean flair. The music on the CD is nicely composed, and nicely showcases Patrick's outstanding drumming as well as the talents of the other first-rate jazz musicians on the CD. Thru recording quality and production provide a high quality, clear jazz recording. Lyrics are minimal in this CD, but in one song, “Citè Soleil” Patrick utilizes his native tongue to deliver a message, along with an excellent rhythmic groove. "Kush" features some outstanding jazz piano, muted horn, and sensual female spoken messages, along with the CD's trademark strong rhythmic groove ground on Charles' drum work. The last song on the CD entitled “Charlene,” is a beautiful piece of music, which emotionally portrays the love Charles has for his sister. The listener feels the emotional message of the song through the beautiful instrumental piano work. If you enjoy jazz music, and CDs where you can feel the soul of a real jazz musician, this CD is for you. by-RadioIndy. com Review Team http://www. radioindy. com/bands/4459/
Charly





Jun 1 2008 8:13 AM

Thanks man :)
Khalil Hebert





May 29 2008 5:31 PM

What's Good, My Dude?

Sounding great Pat, love "Kush"! Your groove is money brotha, keep up the excellent work!

Ya Boy,
Snare One!!!

PS.
Quest who?
Rocco Ventrella





May 20 2008 10:15 AM

Thanks Patricks!

Hope to play together @ NAMM as well!

Keep in touch.

Best,

Rocco

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Rocco Ventrella





May 16 2008 9:27 AM

Hello Patrick,

thank you for the Friendship, I'm honored.

Great tracks on your player!

Keep in touch.

Peace&Blessings,

Rocco
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May 9 2008 4:49 PM

Just stopping by to say Have a blessed Mothers Day weekend And thanks for your great friendship and music And do stop by lol...Donnette.
ADAMA





Apr 25 2008 9:55 PM

Hey!

How are you doing? I hope you enjoy my welcome video for you :) It took me a few takes lol! You're also invited to check out my Earth Blog!

Happy Earth Day and Much Love :)

Adama
xXx


GEKKO





Apr 3 2008 9:48 AM

Just Dropping by to show some LOVE
Boudro





Apr 3 2008 5:11 AM

One love my brother, peace and all dat!!!!! Dreezy!!!
Amber Ojeda





Apr 1 2008 5:39 AM

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Sharon





Mar 26 2008 2:04 AM

Welcome to My Space Patrick!
GEKKO





Mar 14 2008 5:02 AM

HAVE A GREAT DAY:-)
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naruto





Feb 11 2008 6:43 AM

ETYL