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The Jazz Vespers at Pound Ridge Community Church is a unique and uplifting musical service that blends the soulful rhythms of jazz.

Join us for an inspiring evening where talented musicians create an atmosphere of spiritual rejuvenation through dynamic jazz performances.

Chuck Redd, a favorite among the public and his fellow musicians alike, is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone. Chuck began recording and touring the globe when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also became a member of the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Byrd and Herb Ellis.) To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan, with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra, Terry Gibbs and Conte Condoli. He served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington, DC from 2004-2008. 

Chuck is the musical director of The Oregon Festival of American Music. He is a featured soloist, annually at The W.C. Handy Music Festival, The Newport Beach Jazz Party, The West Texas Jazz Party, The North Carolina Jazz Festival and The Roswell Jazz Festival. Chuck was featured vibraphonist with the Mel Torme All-Star Jazz Quintet from 1991 until 1996. 

In addition to leading his own groups, Chuck was a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra for 15 years. He frequently performs in New York City and is touring nationally at festivals and clubs. Chuck is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the country.