Melanie Charles
Latest News on Melanie Charles:
Melanie Charles Will Return to Sydney in October (Jun 11, 2025)
Little Island Announces 2025 Summer Programming in The Glade (Jun 11, 2025)
SFJazz Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring Over 350 Concerts (Jun 5, 2025)
Melanie Charles Will Return to Sydney in October (Jun 11, 2025)
Little Island Announces 2025 Summer Programming in The Glade (Jun 11, 2025)
SFJazz Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring Over 350 Concerts (Jun 5, 2025)
BIO
With a tone reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, melodic lines inspired by John Coltrane and Miles Davis coupled with soulful yet funky vibes, Melanie Charles is the quintessence of Soulful Jazz. A Haitian- American, Brooklyn born native, she attended LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts (the Fame School), where she discovered her talent for writing, playing the flute, and musical theatre. She has also worked with the Classical Theatre of Harlem, and renowned actor, Andre DeShields in "Dream on Monkey Mountain" under the direction of Alfred Preisser. Melanie has toured the world with major soul acts and has opened up for super stars such as John Legend and India Aerie. Melanie is a 2010 graduate of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music under the tutelage of jazz masters such as Reggie Workman, Charles Tolliver, and Junior Mance. In April, she released her first self-produced album entitled Introducing Melanie Charles and the Journey".
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Melanie Charles Will Return to Sydney in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
Renowned for her vibrant fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B, Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter, Melanie Charles will captivate Sydney audiences in October. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
Renowned for her vibrant fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B, Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter, Melanie Charles will captivate Sydney audiences in October. Learn more here!
Little Island Announces 2025 Summer Programming in The Glade
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Little Island has announced programming details for its second annual season in The Glade, one of the park's premier performance venues. All performances are free and open to the public.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Little Island has announced programming details for its second annual season in The Glade, one of the park's premier performance venues. All performances are free and open to the public.
SFJazz Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring Over 350 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Today, SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup for 2025/26 SFJAZZ Season. Featuring over 350 concerts spanning over nine months, the season will feature the greatest names in jazz, rising superstars, and much more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Today, SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup for 2025/26 SFJAZZ Season. Featuring over 350 concerts spanning over nine months, the season will feature the greatest names in jazz, rising superstars, and much more!
Butcher Brown Shares New Single Dinorah Dinorah'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025
Butcher Brown has shared the new single “Dinorah Dinorah,” (originally by Ivan Lins) following previous tracks “Ibiza” and “Montrose Forest.” Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025
Butcher Brown has shared the new single “Dinorah Dinorah,” (originally by Ivan Lins) following previous tracks “Ibiza” and “Montrose Forest.” Check it out now!
Butcher Brown Share New Single 'Ibiza' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025
Butcher Brown has shared the new single 'Ibiza' which is featured on their upcoming album. The new record moves toward an indie groove, featuring female guest artists Yaya Bey, Melanie Charles, Leanor Wolf, and more. Listen to the single now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025
Butcher Brown has shared the new single 'Ibiza' which is featured on their upcoming album. The new record moves toward an indie groove, featuring female guest artists Yaya Bey, Melanie Charles, Leanor Wolf, and more. Listen to the single now.
Complete Lineup Set for 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
The 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival has revealed its complete line-up, featuring a diverse array of jazz musicians and performances. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
The 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival has revealed its complete line-up, featuring a diverse array of jazz musicians and performances. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 Hudson Jazz Festival Announces Complete Line-up
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House has announced the complete lineup of the 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival, running October 4-6
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House has announced the complete lineup of the 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival, running October 4-6
The Flynn Adds a Panel Discussion about Black Women in Jazz
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The Flynn has announced an addition to the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival lineup of events. On Thursday, June 6 at 11 am, the Flynn is hosting a panel discussion about Black women in jazz music, held on the Flynn Main Stage.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The Flynn has announced an addition to the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival lineup of events. On Thursday, June 6 at 11 am, the Flynn is hosting a panel discussion about Black women in jazz music, held on the Flynn Main Stage.
Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro & More Set for Los Angeles Philharmonic The Ford 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Flynn Reveals Adi Oasis as the Curator for the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024
The Flynn has announced Brooklyn-based French-Caribbean soul-funk-R&B artist and producer Adi Oasis as the curator for the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024
The Flynn has announced Brooklyn-based French-Caribbean soul-funk-R&B artist and producer Adi Oasis as the curator for the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
Miller Theatre Opens '23-24 Jazz Series With DEZRON DOUGLAS QUARTET, Featuring A Holiday-Themed World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023
Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023
Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!
Review: BRIC JazzFest 2023 Opens in Brooklyn
by Carissa Chesanek - Oct 20, 2023
Last night marked the official start of BRIC JazzFest in Brooklyn. The weekend-long event is now in its 9th year and runs from October 19-21 showcasing a wide variety of musicians on two separate stages.
by Carissa Chesanek - Oct 20, 2023
Last night marked the official start of BRIC JazzFest in Brooklyn. The weekend-long event is now in its 9th year and runs from October 19-21 showcasing a wide variety of musicians on two separate stages.
2024 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Celebrates 20 Seasons With the Full Spectrum of Jazz, January 10-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.
Harlem Stage to Present 2023 Edition of E-MOVES in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023
Harlem Stage will present the 2023 edition of E-Moves, the institution’s signature dance series, which for more than 20 years has convened choreographers, dancers, artists, and musicians of color in an exploration of movement and message.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023
Harlem Stage will present the 2023 edition of E-Moves, the institution’s signature dance series, which for more than 20 years has convened choreographers, dancers, artists, and musicians of color in an exploration of movement and message.
THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT to Return in February With a Dance Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023
The Moving Memory Project will return in 2023 for an in-person presentation of works by NYC-based dance artists, presented under the title Sense Memory.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023
The Moving Memory Project will return in 2023 for an in-person presentation of works by NYC-based dance artists, presented under the title Sense Memory.
St. Ann's Warehouse to Kick Off Summer Concerts Tonight with Eli Fola
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022
St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting Get Back! Summer Concerts 2022, a series of free performances presented on four consecutive Wednesday evenings on the panoramic Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn, adjacent to Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022
St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting Get Back! Summer Concerts 2022, a series of free performances presented on four consecutive Wednesday evenings on the panoramic Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn, adjacent to Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The Louis Armstrong House Museum And Archives Rolls Out ARMSTRONG NOW!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is has released its new creative initiative Armstrong Now! in partnership with various cultural institutions across New York and beyond.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is has released its new creative initiative Armstrong Now! in partnership with various cultural institutions across New York and beyond.
Bassist Michael Feinberg to Tour This Spring Alongside All-Star Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022
Bassist and composer Michael Feinberg will showcase his talents across the United States this April as he heads South for his upcoming tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022
Bassist and composer Michael Feinberg will showcase his talents across the United States this April as he heads South for his upcoming tour.
Parity Productions Announces Commission Award Winners and More!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
Theatre production company Parity Productions, the only New York theatre company that ensures that they fill at least 80% of the creative roles on their own productions—playwrights, directors, and designers—with women, trans, and gender-expansive artists and offers free tools to encourage the rest of the theatre industry to do the same, has awarded two commissions to Kelley Nicole Girod for This Stretch of Montpelier and M Sloth Levine for At Hotel MacGuffin. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 10th as a hybrid event over zoom and in person at the Manny Cantor Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
Theatre production company Parity Productions, the only New York theatre company that ensures that they fill at least 80% of the creative roles on their own productions—playwrights, directors, and designers—with women, trans, and gender-expansive artists and offers free tools to encourage the rest of the theatre industry to do the same, has awarded two commissions to Kelley Nicole Girod for This Stretch of Montpelier and M Sloth Levine for At Hotel MacGuffin. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 10th as a hybrid event over zoom and in person at the Manny Cantor Center.
Four/four Presents OPEN AIR With Melanie Charles, Kayla Farrish, Moor Mother and Rena Butler
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021
four/four presents, a curatorial platform commissioning collaborations between musicians, choreographers, and dancers, is producing its first series of live collaborative outdoor shows this summer entitled Open Air.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021
four/four presents, a curatorial platform commissioning collaborations between musicians, choreographers, and dancers, is producing its first series of live collaborative outdoor shows this summer entitled Open Air.
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