"Charlie DeGrove is one the top bass players to come out of Colorado Springs in the last 15 years. He's a great talent and a brilliant mind" -- Jason Crowe, retired US Air Force Academy Band
Based in Colorado Springs, and soon, New York, Charlie is quickly becoming one of the most accomplished bassist and composers of his generation. A two time YoungArts winner; Charlie will be continuing his jazz education at The New School in New York City, Fall 2025.
Charlie began his professional bass career at fifteen, with leaders Ricky Sweum, Daryl Gott, Max Moore, Reid Poole, Tim Stombaugh, Harold Summey, Matt Horanzy, The Acted Distracteds, and many more throughout Colorado.
He has lead groups performing jazz standards and original music, at venues: Muse Performance Space, Dazzle Denver, Armadillo Ranch, Tokki, Telluride Jazz Festival, The Mining Exchange, to name a few.
Charlie has had the pleasure of studying with Marc Neihof, Jason Crowe, and currently Or Bareket and Ben Street.
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