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…Read more
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…
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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…
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…Read more
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…Read more
Brooks plays lead on jazz vibraphone and is joined by Chris "the Katt" Lee of Captain Green on…Read more
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…
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Oct 30 2016
Oct. 30, 2016 - Dr. Brooks Creates Recording Studio Ensemble at BRCC
On Friday, October 28, 2016, the very first Baton Rouge Community College RECORDING STUDIO ENSEMBLE, led by Dr. Brooks, made their public debut at BRCC's art program fundraiser "Follow Me to Frazier." Pictured from left to right are student violinist…Read more
Jun 30 2016
Thu, June 30, 2016 - Charles Brooks, DMA Selected as K&K Sound Artist of the Month!
Recently welcomed into the K&K Sound artist family, Charles Brooks, DMA has been selected as a 2016 K&K Sound Artist of the Month to be featured in the fall. The feature will include a spot on K&K's homepage, complete with…Read more
Jun 26 2016
Sat, May 7, 2016 - Dr. Brooks Interview on Rock It Right Radio!
Dr. Brooks sits down with Rock It Right Radio's Betsy Barnes and Kay Solar, MD to discuss music, education, his recording program at Baton Rouge Community College, and his talents as a jazz vibraphonist and percussionist.
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Jun 26 2016
Sun, May 2, 2016 - Dr. Brooks To Headline The Bee Nice Music Concert Series
Mark your calendars!
Dr. Brooks will be headlining the Bee Nice Music Concert Series on Friday, July 8 from 7-9 p.m. with his group, The Charles Brooks Collective. Bring your chairs and your ice chests and kick back while Brooks…Read more
Dr. Brooks will be headlining the Bee Nice Music Concert Series on Friday, July 8 from 7-9 p.m. with his group, The Charles Brooks Collective. Bring your chairs and your ice chests and kick back while Brooks…Read more