Vital stats:

Height:                        6'3"

Born:                           August, 1942

Married:                       To Ruth 11/20/1964

Grown Children:          Charlie, Julie, Marc, Lynn

Grandchildren:             Brielle, Paige, Jacob, Marc, Preston, Chase

 

Your name:

Chuck Mandt

 

Bands/artists you play with on a regular basis:

Jazz Disciples with Yusef Sharif – Alto Sax and Fred Green – Upright and Electric Bass

 

Instrument(s) you play:

Acoustic Piano –“I prefer Steinway Pianos”

Electronic keyboards – Roland PF3, Kurzweil 1200 Pro

 

Day job (Full-time musician):

Musician – Gigs, Composing, Recording, and product development

Adjunct Professor Mathematics Kennesaw State University

“I love math but music and Jesus Christ are my passions”

 

Hometown:

Charleston, WV

 

Current residence:

Lithia Springs, GA

 

Type of music you perform:

Mainstream and Straight-Ahead Jazzi

Gospel wth a jazz approach

 

List seven or eight songs in your repertoire (covers and-or originals indicate which are which):

Original – The girl with the satin eyes

Covers

–         The traditional hymns (Amazing Grace, In the Garden, How Great Thou Art, etc.)

–         All the things you are

–         Satin doll

–         Take the A train

–         Prelude to a kiss

–         Misty

–         In Your Own Sweet Way

–         Stardust

–         Theme from Invitation

 

Upcoming area gigs

–         Wedding ceremonies

–         Pappadeaux (I-85 Jimmy Carter Boulevard exit) every other Saturday at 6pm on the patio starting April with the Jazz Disciples. No cover.

 

 

Web sites:

–         http://www.chuckmandt.com

–         http://www.facebook.com/chuckmandt

–         http://www.lulu.com/chuckmandt

 

Questions:

 

What or who inspired you to pursue music?

My mother who got me started along with my teachers John Staud, Jimmy Henderson, Roland Hanna, and various musician mentors.

 

Most unusual or memorable gig you’ve ever played (include a few details why):

Back in the 70’s and my early years of playing, I was called to play with the band backing up the Glenn Miller singer, Ray Eberle, for a dinner and concert dance in the Ocean City, MD Convention Center.   For the concert, the band had charts to read so that part was pretty easy. Ray was one of the strongest professional singers I had accompanied; he was magnificent. After the hour concert and break, we came back from break to play the first dance set. Ray had us pull up three charts. After that Ray walked over to me and said, “Let’s do something with just the rhythm section.” Scared out of my wits I asked, “What would you like to do?” He looked me over as a very young guy like he was wondering how much I knew. He said, “Do you know Where or When?”  I said, “What key?” He told me and off we went. After that, he never asked. He just called tunes and keys for the next two hours. I’ll never forget it.

 

Musician/celebrity/historical person you’d most like to have dinner with (living or deceased):

Jelly Roll Morton who is considered the father of jazz. (I own Jelly Roll’s Steinway piano)

 

Last book you read:

23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Wiese

 

What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo right now?

Brooklyn Tab

   

Favorite movie:

Casablanca (Not for the love story but I love that club)

 

“If I didn’t perform music, I would . . . “

Teach college mathematics

 

"I’d sell my soul for . . ."

Nothing.  I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.