Bio:
Charles Goold, a dedicated jazz drummer from New York City, stands out as one of the hardest-working musicians of his generation. Born to an American jazz saxophonist father and a Haitian immigrant mother, Goold skillfully incorporates these diverse influences to craft his unique voice and message within the jazz community.
Despite initially pursuing collegiate track and field at Temple University while studying communications, Goold faced financial challenges that led him to transfer to the Berklee College of Music. Unfortunately, after just one semester, he had to withdraw. Undeterred by setbacks, Goold, determined to realize his dream of becoming a jazz musician, returned to New York City at the age of 19. He immersed himself in various musical situations, showcasing his talent and commitment.
After years of tireless effort through teaching and performing, Goold's dedication paid off. He successfully auditioned for and earned a full scholarship at the Juilliard School, graduating with honors and receiving the prestigious jcaf grant. His performance career has been diverse, ranging from collaborations with jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, John Hendricks, and Johnny O’Neal to sharing the stage with rap icons such as Cam’Ron, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.
Drawing from these varied experiences, Goold channels his musical prowess into his group, NuBopCity, which seamlessly blends elements of Hard Bop, Hip Hop, Funk, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Through NuBopCity, Goold continues to propel the boundaries of sound, showcasing his versatility and innovative approach to music.
Quotes, Notes & Etc.
The drummer Charles Goold and his band are hard-charging on “Sequence of Events,” the opening track to his debut album as a bandleader, “Rhythm In Contrast.” He starts it with a four-on-the-floor drum solo that has as much calypso and rumba in it as it does swing.
When the band comes in - the slicing guitar of Andrew Renfroe leading the way, with Steve Nelson’s vibraphone, Taber Gable’s piano and Noah Jackson’s bass close on his heels - that open approach to his rhythmic options remains. Goold graduated from Juilliard, probably the premiere conservatory for traditional-jazz pedagogy, but he’s also toured with hip-hop royalty. All of that’s in evidence here, as he homes in on a sincere update to the mid-century-modern jazz sound.
-The New York Times, Russonello
“Resisting Arrest” is drummer/composer Charles Goold’s rhythmic tour de force, and you can listen to its premiere via the player below. It is at once a celebration of the textures and sounds of the African diaspora, an attack on police brutality, an investigation on racial tension and a meditation on the African American experience at large. The piece is performed with guitarist Andrew Renfroe, bassist Noah Jackson, pianist Taber Gable and vibraphonist Steve Nelson. It is also the debut single from his upcoming LP, Rhythm in Contrast, which is due out in 2022 and that showcases his visionary compositional skills.
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