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Charlton Provatas’ musical journey began at an early age, his mother was a pianist and church musician who had him start with the piano. His father was a DJ, accordionist, and percussionist. Charlton bounced around a couple of different instruments in middle school, starting with saxophone, bassoon, and tuba. When his band director asked him if he was interested in playing bass guitar in the jazz band, he immediately was hooked. He started by learning Red Hot Chili Peppers songs and songs from "Guitar Hero". It wasn't until his junior year in high school when he tried to pick up the upright bass. Growing up on the coast of North Carolina, it was difficult to find teachers in his area that could properly teach such a difficult instrument as the double bass. He furthered his studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he studied under great teachers such as Steve Haines, Craig Brown, Brandon Lee, and Chad Eby.
Charlton thrived in UNC-Greensboro's program. He was afforded the opportunity to play with many great musicians including Lewis Nash, Vincent Gardner, Patrick Cornelius, Bill Campbell, Stephen Riley, Kobie Watkins, and Joey Calderazzo. Charlton's skills gained from the program allowed him to play in ensembles all across North Carolina and beyond such as with the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, The Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra , and The Camel City Jazz Orchestra. In 2014, he was selected from ten out of the world as a finalist for the spot as the bassist with The US Army Field Band, The Jazz Ambassadors. Charlton has also played on cruise ships along with playing in numerous pit orchestra ensembles across North Carolina. As a recent graduate, Charlton continues to perform regularly around the North Carolina area, playing several times a week with different groups working continually to improve his craft.
- Screen name:
- charlton1096720
- Member since:
- Oct 26 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Upright Bass:
-Christian McBride
-Ray Brown
-Rodney Whitaker
-Paul Chambers
-Israel Crosby
-Scott Lafaro
-Larry Grenadier
-Jimmy Blanton
-Pops Foster
-Jeff Bradetich
Electric Bass:
-Flea
-Jaco Pastorius
EQUIPMENT
Upright Bass:
-2012 Samuel Shen SB190 Rogeri 7/8 Hybrid Flatback Bass (Currently Looking for an upgrade!!)
-EAD Hellicore Hybrid Med & Evah Pirazzi G medium
-Gollihur Quiver
-Realist Pickup (use for boomy or loud spaces w/ mic in house)
-AMT S25 - B Tailpiece Version Microphone (usually only need to use this for most gigs)
-Metropolitan Carbon Fiber Bass Bow w/ Black Horsehair
-Kolstein Soft Rosin
Electric Bass:
-2002 Modulus FBU-5 strung EADGC
-Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp
-DR Hi-Beams (Really digging the tone on these lately)
Amps & Speakers:
Acoustic Image Contra Amplifier 1 channel (Use w/ AMT Mic and Phantom Power)
EA Wizzy 10 (Use for loud gigs and lower volume E-bass gigs w/ Acoustic Image Amp)
Pedals/Accessories:
TC Electronic Stereo Pitch Modulator & Flanger
DOD FX 25B Envelope Filter
MarkBass Compressore Pedal
Boss RC-20XL Loop Station
Korg Tuners
Radioshack Gold Plated Instrument Cables
Monster Speaker/Speakon Cables
Digidesign Mbox 2 Audio Interface
