charlesmack + Musician in Chicago, IL

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From the shining lights stood an incredible voice throughout the crowd of thousands. I thought Hendrix was back! Performing with legendary blues artist James Cotton, Hubert Sumlin, Otis Rush, Lucky Peterson and many more stands a young man that is making sure that music touches our souls. With a voice like fiery silk, playing the bass like the devil gave him Robert Johnson’s skills.

Charles has spent many years playing music; he started out playing classical as a child.
Raised on the south side of Chicago comes fire!

Charles Mack was born the son of L.C. and Willie Mae Mack who were from Aiken South Carolina. L.C., an incredible blues guitarist, inspired Charles to learn about blues and what blues is all about. Charles’s father, his aunt and uncle were the most incredible blues guitarist of their time.

Charles studied hard by listening to his family on guitar and singing. He learned every expression and feel that was put behind each note of the blues.

With over 20 years of experience, ranging from free-lance artist to lead artist. Charles Mack has dedicated his career to excellence within the field of music. From classical and contemporary jazz to blues, R&B and hip-hop, Charles’s virtuosity transcends genres. Charles started playing at the early age of 8, when he taught himself how to play piano, “The Creature Feature” Bass line was his first song. He performed with marching bands playing tuba, which landed him a scholarship to Tennessee State University.

As a bassist, Charles has performed with the army and navy bands nationally and internationally in small ensembles, jazz trios, big bands, rock bands, and country groups.

As a freelance musician, Charles has shared the stage with the alternative rock group Inflatable Soule, the rap group Cypress Hill, blues and R&B artist Ko Ko Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Lucky Peterson, Bernard Allison, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Taylor, Jimmy Johnson, and numerous Jazz ensembles.

Not stopping there, Charles has also recorded with Cee Cee Peniston , Farly “Jackmaster” Funk and George Jackson of Ruff N’ Tuff Records.

Currently, Charles is working on releasing his next album “Be My Crazy Dream” in the spring of 2008. Much different from the first album “Next Generation Blues”.. With all of the styles that he has learned over the years, he has developed a style that identifies him. A mixture of soul, funk, blues, rock and folk, it’s a unique and moving blend. The mix of artists for the album and tour are percussions, guitarist and Charles.

Screen name:

charlesmack

Member since:

Jan 20 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

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