This week, the international Percussive Arts Society selected Charles Brooks, DMA's vibraphone dissertation for inclusion in their research archives. Brooks's dissertation, "An Analytical Approach to Vibraphone Performance through the Transcription and Analysis of Gary Burton's Solo on 'Blue Monk,'" is…
Charles Brooks, DMA is proud to be a supportive member of the K&K Sound Artist Family. Recently selected as a K&K Sound Artist of the Month, Brooks fully endorses K&K Sound amplification systems:"I have successfully used K&K Sound's vibraphone amplification system for more than a decade and it is because of their system that I am able to express myself wholly and successfully in various musical fashions and settings. K&K's products live up to their reputation and I would recommend them to any musician." -- CBDMA
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Jan 15 2018
Charles Brooks, DMA Releases First Full-Length Solo Album
BATON ROUGE – Professional Louisiana percussionist, jazz vibraphonist, and college educator Charles Brooks, DMA has officially released his first full-length solo percussion project entitled Empty Hand. Grounded heavily in the techniques and philosophies of martial arts, the album is…
Jul 5 2017
PINK FLOYD Tribute Experience Happens This Saturday, Folks
Saturday, July 8, 7 p.m.: Improv jazz-fusion aficionados The Charles Brooks Collective and powerhouse guest vocalist Margaret Fowler
Dyson House Listening Room
"We promised you a PINK FLOYD tribute experience and we're doing more than just delivering; we're…
Jun 7 2017
July 8 - The Charles Brooks Collective to Play PINK FLOYD Tribute Show
PSST ... HEY YOU! Yep, this is happening ... for real!!!
On Saturday, July 8, Baton Rouge's explosive new (instrumental) experimental jazz-fusion group The Charles Brooks Collective will present an original, never-heard-before Pink Floyd WISH YOU WERE HERE tribute…
Apr 11 2017
April 13 - Louisiana's Only 4-Mallet Vibraphonist to Perform with Jazz Legends
Don't miss this one-night-only FREE jazz masters concert featuring Louisiana's only four-mallet vibraphonist, Charles Brooks, alongside the legendary jazz trumpeter Leroy Jones, the legendary jazz drummer Troy Davis, and the legendary double bassist and educator Dr. Robert Nash. This Thursday…
Mar 14 2017
April 13 - Dr. Brooks to Perform with Jazz Greats in FREE Concert
This concert is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!!
This one-time-only special jazz masters concert will be held Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. on the main stage of the Magnolia Theater at Baton Rouge Community College. It's one…
Mar 7 2017
March 7 - International Recording Co. to Visit BRCC Campus
International Audio Component Manufacturer SOLID STATE LOGIC to Bring Mobile Production and Recording Studio to BRCC
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Baton Rouge Community College will host Solid State Logic's custom-designed mobile production bus - The Broadcast Equipment Vehicle…
Mar 3 2017
Fri., March 3, 2017 - Dr. Brooks Chosen for BRCC Faculty Spotlight
As the head of Baton Rouge Community College's Audio Engineering department, Dr. Brooks received the honor of being chosen as the school's Faculty Spotlight. Follow this link to read their write-up: Friday Faculty Spotlight, Dr. Charles Brooks.
Brooks's audio…
Brooks's audio…
Feb 17 2017
Fri, Feb. 17, 2017 - Charles Brooks, DMA makes The Advocate
In gearing up for the big show tonight at Dyson House Listening Room, Charles had some time for a little Q&A with Charlotte Smith, feature writer for The Advocate. Follow this link Charles Brooks, DMA Advocate Q&A to see what's…
Feb 9 2017
Feb. 9, 2017 - The Charles Brooks Collective to Play Dyson House
On February 17, 2017, The Charles Brooks Collective will take the stage at the Dyson House Listening Room in Baton Rouge, LA.
Brooks plays lead on jazz vibraphone and is joined by Chris "the Katt" Lee of Captain Green on…
Brooks plays lead on jazz vibraphone and is joined by Chris "the Katt" Lee of Captain Green on…
Dec 8 2016
Dec. 8, 2016 - Dr. Charles Brooks Announces 2017 Mid City Jazz Festival!
Created and hosted by Dr. Charles Brooks in 2016, the Mid City Jazz Festival is open to all Louisiana middle school, high school, and independent music school jazz ensembles. The festival was created to bring together Louisiana's young musicians…