Charlie Wood Band

About the show

Charlie Wood is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist whose eclectic musical style incorporates elements of jazz, blues, traditional R&B and popular music. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Wood’s early musical development was steeped in the blues and R&B music of his hometown. At seventeen, he headed down to New Orleans, spending several years soaking up the exotic piano traditions and lush lifestyle of the Big Easy.

Wood is an accomplished and prolific singer/songwriter and has received stellar reviews for his original releases, including “Southbound” and “Who I Am” on Ben Sidran’s GoJazz label and “Flutter and Wow” on Memphis-based Archer Records. His original song “Promised Land” won first prize in the 2015 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition (jazz category). Another original composition, “Never Gonna Stop New Orleans”, was recorded by soul great Irma Thomas and included in Harry Shearer’s documentary film, “The Big Uneasy.”

Now living in the UK with his wife, renowned jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, MBE, (Twitter: @jacquidankworth) Charlie continues touring and recording regularly. Notable appearances have included the London Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Voice” at the Barbican, BBC Radio 2’s “Friday Night Is Music Night” at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Radio 2’s “Jools Holland Show” and numerous other performances throughout the UK and Europe.