Charnett Moffett

Charnett Moffett
Moffett at 55 Bar in New York City
Moffett at 55 Bar in New York City
Background information
Born(1967-06-10)June 10, 1967
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 2022(2022-04-11) (aged 54)
Stanford, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
Years active1983–2022
Labels
Websitecharnettmoffettbass.net
Charnett Moffett at the Detroit International Jazz Festival

Charnett Moffett (June 10, 1967 – April 11, 2022) was an American jazz bassist[1] and composer. He was an apparent child prodigy. Moffett began playing bass in the family band, touring the Far East in 1975 at the age of eight. In the mid-1980s, he played with Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis.

In 1987, he recorded his debut album Netman for Blue Note Records. He worked with Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Dizzy Gillespie, Ellis Marsalis, Sonny Sharrock, Stanley Jordan, Wallace Roney, Arturo Sandoval, Courtney Pine, David Sanborn, David Sánchez, Dianne Reeves, Frank Lowe, Harry Connick, Jr., Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Kenny Garrett, Kenny Kirkland, Kevin Eubanks, Lew Soloff, Manhattan Jazz Quintet, Melody Gardot, Mulgrew Miller and Tony Williams.

  1. ^ Oliphant, Dave (2007-05-01). Jazz Mavericks of the Lone Star State. University of Texas Press. pp. 131–. ISBN 9780292714960. Retrieved August 13, 2012.