About Charlie Brooks-Knepfle

Charlie has been performing in various styles for over a decade. He wears many hats, having experience performing professionally in classical, jazz, funk, blues, commercial, and other genres with joy, passion, and dedication to excellence and curiosity. He has degrees in classical and jazz saxophone, and lived the marching band life for 6 years, serving as a leader and mentor at each stop of his journey. Charlie loves people and music, always extending words of invitation and warmth to newcomers, making sure that everyone understands their worth and the vast contribution they bring to any environment purely by being themselves. Charlie was a member of the final iteration of the highly renowned Disneyland All-American College Band as lead tenor saxophone and featured soloist, and has performed in various high-level jazz, classical, commercial, rock, and other groups, always bringing energy and love to the stage. In his spare time, Charlie enjoys the NFL, video games, cooking, exploring nature, reading, and spending time with his wife, Elia. He is also a big Disney fan, frequenting the parks and watching any and all Star Wars-related content. Charlie is a newcomer to New York City and is a frequent performer in the various jam sessions across the jazz scene here.