Charles received his classical training at The Juilliard School, in New York City, followed by a year of study abroad as a Fulbright Scholar at the Paris Conservatory. Shortly after winning the Juilliard trumpet competition as a freshman, Charlie was the first ever to win 1st Prize in the National Trumpet Competition in both Jazz and Classical divisions. He later completed his jazz studies at the Manhattan School of Music. In 2007, under the auspices of Jazz @ Lincoln Center and The US State Department, Charlie performed as a Jazz Ambassador with his quartet throughout West Africa, India, and China. As a composer, Charlie has been commissioned by Chamber Music America and The Doris Duke Foundation. In addition to the Dallas Brass, he has been a core member of The Absolute Ensemble since 1997 and has worked with noted musicians such as Paquito D’Rivera and Joe Zawinul.
Charlie Porter (Trumpet, Alto horn)
Vital Information
Favorite food:
Wheat grass
Favorite Vacation Spot:
My own private tropical island...
Hobbies:
Personal Health and Cheeseburger eating contests
Many people don’t know that I:
Don’t know that they don’t know I don’t know
Personal Wow moment:
Seeing Wynton Marsalis perform when I was 13 years old and meeting him backstage
Favorite superpower:
Spoon-bending
If I had one wish, I would:
Wish for unlimited wishes- why do people always pass up on that option?
Most Embarrassing Moment:
Too embarrassing....
Favorite Musical Experience:
Looking in the mirror while practicing high notes!
Favorite Musicians:
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1. John Coltrane
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2. Louis Armstrong
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3. Miles Davis
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4. Clifford Brown
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5. Wynton Marsalis
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6. Dizzy Gillespie
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7. about 50 others...
My Current Wow Moment:
