Charles Owens - tenor sax
Andrew Randazzo - bass
DJ Harrison - drums
Charles Owens is an internationally acclaimed tenor saxophonist, pianist, composer, bandleader, recording artist, and educator whose creative journey has spanned over 35 years. A master improviser and deeply expressive musician, he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of musical excellence and to sharing joy, peace, and connection through sound.
After studying at The New School and immersing himself in the vibrant New York City jazz scene from 1992 to 2004, Charles returned to his roots and now resides in Richmond, Virginia. There, and in nearby Charlottesville, he plays a vital role in the thriving local music community. He continues to maintain deep ties to New York, performing regularly with his trio at iconic venues such as Smoke Jazz Club, Smalls, The Django, and others.
Charles has released 13 albums to date and appears on a multitude of recordings as a sought-after soloist. Throughout his career, he has performed with some of the most celebrated voices in jazz, including Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Omer Avital, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brian Blade, Peter Bernstein, Ari Hoenig, Alexander Claffy, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and Joel Frahm, among many others.
The Charles Owens Trio have been playing together for 15 years.
Andrew Randazzo (bass) is a passionate musician whose love for music transcends genres and roles. Based in Richmond, VA, he is a versatile freelance bassist, adjunct professor of bass at Virginia Commonwealth University, and an integral member of the soul fusion quintet, Butcher Brown.
DJ Harrison is a 2 x GRAMMY nominated artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has released several albums as a solo artist including two on Stones Throw, Tales from the Old Dominion and HazyMoods, and in February 2024, he released Shades of Yesterday, a new album of cover versions made up of the deep cuts and beloved hits that make the artist who he is today. The record pays homage to Harrison’s musical heroes, looks back to his upbringing in Richmond, VA, and nods to the influence of his contemporaries.
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- This Saturday, 28th June, 07:30 pm, Lois Deloatch "Songs of Hope, Joy & Resistance" (SOLD_OUT) in Durham
- Next Tuesday, 1st July, 07:00 pm, Ernest Turner Trio in Durham
- Next month, 11th July, 07:30 pm, Chris Brydge Trio in Durham
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