Charles Chen Trio

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Charles Chen, a San Francisco Bay Area pianist who performed or recorded with notable musicians such as Randy Brecker, Billy Drummond, Bob Sheppard, Roy McCurdy, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Richmond, Ralph Moore, Peter Washington, and Kenny Washington. Charles leads a trio and has performed intentionally in Taiwan, Singapore and Japan. His debut album, Charles, Play!, was featured as one of the Best Albums of 2024 in Downbeat Magazine.

Mikiya Matsuda is a steel guitarist and string bassist living in San Francisco, CA. He has played at venues and festivals across the US. At home on the West Coast, he has worked with a range of artists, including Clint Baker, Nick Rossi, Vic Wong, the Hot Club of San Francisco, Le Jazz Hot, Dave Stuckey, Hal Smith, Jonathan Stout, Casey MacGill, and others.

Benny Amón is a prominent and passionate classic jazz and New Orleans drummer and bandleader. Benny lived full time in New Orleans from 2011-2021 and performed regularly at Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, The Palm Court Jazz Cafe, and aboard the Steamboat Natchez. He has toured the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden performing at jazz festivals and clubs including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, Festival international I LOVE JAZZ in Brazil, and the New Mexico Jazz Festival.

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