Charles Williams & Genre featuring Joe Gallant

1600 East 18th Street,Kansas City MO 64108

04 September, 2021

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Charles Williams & Genre featuring Joe Gallant headline two sets in the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum's jazz club. Get To Know Charles Williams Charles Williams is a Kansas City musician, pianist, trombonist, band leader, private piano instructor, producer, writer, and clinician/educator. Charles is current pianist for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and has been since its beginning. As a performer, Charles plays at many local venues with his own trio, accompanying many local vocalist, and pianist for The Louis Neal Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Williams is very dedicated to supporting the American Jazz Museum & Blue Room. Artist Mr. Williams has backed include, Ernie Andrews, Houston Person, Harold Jones, Clark Terry, Randy Brecker, Bobby Watson, Deborah Brown, Ann Hampton Callaway, New York Voices, Wycliffe Gordon, The Four Freshmen, Cannonball & Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach & many more. Charles has an Associate in Arts Degree (Penn Valley CC, and also studied at the UMKC Conservatory. Get To Know Joe Gallant Joe Gallant prides himself on bringing a new face and life to soul music in Kansas City. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Joe was privileged to be exposed to many different artists across every genre of music as he grew up, and he carries that tutelage with him in his performances today. He cites many artists as his inspirations, including Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, and Frank Sinatra. Blending the influences of soul, R&B, blues, and jazz, he brings a fresh, unique sound to some of the most beloved and timeless tunes.