Charles is in demand as a freelance performer, writer and recording artist.  He has performed and toured with the Eric Felton Orchestra, The Kevin Cordt Quartet, The Tom Cunningham Orchestra, Positive Rhythmic Forces and Mark Harvey’s Aardvark Jazz Orchestra.  Charles wrote all of the big band arrangements for George Carroll’s 1996 release “Moments of Love.”  In 2002 he performed on Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer’s Grammy nominated recording “Pocket Full of Stardust” alongside Steve Abshire, Steve Fidyk, Robert Redd and Tommy Cecil.  Charles also appears on Dave Mosick’s 2004 release “Duologues.”

CHARLES BUBECK

...has been performing and recording with his own jazz group since 1989.  The group has performed up and down the East coast in such settings as the Zeitgeist Gallery in Boston, Harry’s in Rochester NewYork, Twin’s Jazz in Washington DC, and The Ice House Café in Herndon, Virginia.  Charles Bubeck’s recordings have all met with critical success and enjoyed featured radio play throughout the United States and Europe.

Charles has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory where he studied Composition and improvisation with Jimmy Guiffre, John McNeil, George Garzone and George Russell.  Charles has also studied with Gordon Stout, Bill Molenhof and Steve Brown.

Charles continues to keep busy as an educator and clinician. As an active member of both the Percussive Arts Society and the International Association of Jazz Educators, Charles has presented numerous clinics and workshops on jazz improvisation and vibraphone technique at James Madison University, Boston University, George Mason University and numerous secondary schools.  Charles has been the Director of the W.T. Woodson High School Jazz Ensemble since 1999 and continues to teach private music lessons out of his music studio.