About Chuck

Education:

Stetson University: MS Mathematics

Musical Study:

 Private study:

  • Classical: John Staud (WV)
  • Pop: Jimmy Henderson (WV)
  • Jazz: Sir Roland Hanna, NYC; Regi Wooten, Nashville.

    • Musical Experience: (partial)

    Member:

    1. Atlanta Federation of Musicians, Local 148-462, American Federation of Musicians
    2. Christian Jazz Artists Network

    Christian: Staff Pianist for Milton (WV) Baptist, Stamford (CT) Baptist, Normandy Road (MI) Baptist, Shawnee (OH) Missionary Alliance, and currently staff keyboards for First Baptist Church, Douglasville (GA).

    Recordings: Answering the Call with Heart 2 Heart - Sheila Pecce/Melanie McGriff (Christian), Tropical Breeze (Rhythm and Blues), Live and Alive with Sandy Merrill (Big Band Jazz), Songs of Azar and Contemporary Sounds (Chuck Mandt Solo Piano Gospel), Always Time for Love - Sooz Thomas (Vocal Jazz), Heart of Christmas - Etta Oliver (Jazzed-up Christmas Songs)

    Dover (DE) Symphony Orchestra, French Alliance of Delaware, House pianist for WV Governor Jay Rockefeller, and IBM Corporation Recognition Events.

    Accompanist behind numerous acts: Anita Bryant, Ray Eberle, Myron Floren, Sandy Merrill (TN), Ray McKinley Glenn Miller Orchestra, Atlanta Pops, and Sammy Ferro (DC)

    Drum Clinic pianist: Roy Burns, Joe Morello

    Jazz Festivals: Kingfest (Atlanta), 3 WV Jazz Festivals, The Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society, "Jazz on the Lawn Series"

    Piano Bars: Detroit, MI: Little Harry’s, Pinky’s on the Boulevard, The Kings Castle; Westport, CT: The Red Barn; Dover, DE: The Nuts.

    Broadway Shows: Anything Goes

     

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