Charles Platt
Since the age of three, Charles Platt Jr. has had a love for music. Music
flows through his veins, as he comes from a talented family full of
singers and musicians. Charles soon began studying the bass guitar at
the age of 11 and followed artists, such as Fred Hammond, Stanley
Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius and Nathan East
to name a few. By studying there techniques, Charles developed a
style of his own. As a well-rounded music producer and bass solo artist,
he perfected his style, which he calls, “Tri-Role Bass Playing.” He
defines this as a bass player who has the ability to combine traditional
bass playing, the rhythmic pattern of drums, and the melodic
progressions of the keyboard into a single cohesive sound. His sound
blends genres of Jazz, Hip Hop, Pop and Funk. Taking notice to listener’s
reactions as he performed, he created the saying, “The bass controls
the groove, and the groove gets people moving!”
Charles released his debut single, “Sea Breeze,” in June 2016. With a
jazzy, refreshing sound and a splash of funk, Sea Breeze was created to
remind listeners of cruising to the beach on a warm summer day. Fans
quickly dubbed the track, “the feel good song of the summer.” Sea
Breeze climbed the smooth jazz charts to number 32 out of 500.
Charles released his first debut album, “It’s My Time” on November
20th 2016.
Charles understands that his gifts come from God, to whom he gives all
the glory. He believes the language of music is universal and will reach
everyone in all walks of life. The message within his music brings joy,
healing, and restoration to those dealing with life’s pressures. He
hopes that everyone listening, no matter their age, nationality or
gender, will be restored in all areas of their life, relieved of stress, and
inspired by the music he produces.
The GTBD-7 Bill Dickens Series 7-string bass has been amazing!! The overall
build and construction of the bass is outstanding. The design allows me to
play fluently and with ease. The wood/electronics combination is great for
getting several different tones. As a lead bassist, I have to switch from
lead to traditional bass playing in an instant, and this bass enables me to
do it with ease. The lows are exceptional and the mid frequency shift
switch and highs are really great with getting the clean tone that’s needed
for lead playing, while still having astonishingly clear full-bodied tone with
my highs and lows. Overall, this bass is a great buy and I would
recommend it to anyone looking to transition to a 7-string bass.
-Charles Platt