About BE JAZZ
Jazz Trumpeter Shane Chalke performs nearly 200 shows a year — as “Shane Chalke’s BE Jazz” in the “High Country” of western North Carolina in the summer and fall, and as “Shane Chalke’s Jazz Trio” in Sarasota, Florida in the winter and spring. Shane does primarily public venues, but is available for private events as well. Shane Chalke has two current studio CDs, “Jazz in Thin Air” (2015) and “Jazz on the River” (2018). You can listen to Shane on Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music.
Musicians: Shane Chalke – trumpet
North Carolina:
Jim Fleri – piano, Ben McPherron – bass, Michael Willis – drums
Florida, Sarasota: Keith Carman – piano, John DeWitt — bass
Influences: Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Gene Ammons, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Brubeck, James Morrison, Ingrid Jensen, Blue Mitchell, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, and …
Shane Chalke’s love affair with music began at a young age. Growing up in a household filled with the sounds of jazz legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington, Chalke developed a deep appreciation for the genre. Inspired by these musical giants, he started learning the trumpet and honing his skills as a jazz musician.
In his quest to create a unique jazz experience, Chalke assembled a group of exceptionally talented musicians who shared his passion for the genre. Together, they formed Shane Chalke and his jazz band, a collective that would soon become renowned for their innovative approach to jazz music.
“BEST JAZZ IN THE HIGH COUNTRY”
Shane Chalke’s BE Jazz features some of the best jazz is the High Country. They have performed numerous times at the Jones House concert series, and it is always a great show with a mix of familiar standards and less well-known gems from the classic – and sometimes contemporary – jazz canon.
Booking Information
Phone Number:
703-447-0533
Our Mail Address:
shane@chalke.us