Chuck Israels
Chuck Israels is a composer, arranger and bassist who has worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J.J. Johnson, John Coltrane and many others. He is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1961 to 1966 and for his pioneering achievements in the field of Jazz Repertory as director of the National Jazz Ensemble from 1973 to 1981.
Some of Chuck's many recordings as a bassist are notable: Coltrane Time, with John Coltrane; My Point of View, with Herbie Hancock; Getz at the Go-Go, with Stan Getz; and numerous recordings with the Bill Evans Trio, including The Town Hall Concert; The Second Trio; Trio '65; Live at the Trident; Time Remembered; and Live at Shelley's Manne Hole.
Recently retired from directing the jazz studies programme at Western Washington University, Chuck has moved to Portland, Florida, to work in the vibrant jazz community and participate in the cultural life of his favourite northwestern city.
