Philadelphia's own Charles Bowen Sr. who has developed a reputation for over 40 years of being a virtuoso in his musicianship and presentation. Performing and appearing on countless jazz classic recordings--including playing with members of the famous Miles Davis Quintet of the 1950s, and Philly Joe Jones, one of the most influential drummers in modern jazz. "LIKE THE NIGHT" is a set of honest traditional Jazz that covers musical expressions of life and the myriad moods and experiences, through smooth grooves, catchy hooks and tasty improvisational solos. 

Alongside other Philadelphia legends such as Brent White on Trombone, Charese Bowen and Sharon Williams on vocals,"Like The Night" is a collectors item for any true jazz lover. "Like The Night" blends a wide range of musical styles, from Gospel to Funk, Brazilian to Smooth Jazz, delivering a unique sound throughout the entire album. The musical dedication and emotional freedom of expression found in "Like The Night" has no bounds. 

"Just open your mind, enjoy, listen, reflect, then......enjoy again." Timothy Sambucci-Modern Jazz Magazine.

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Charles A Bowen Sr (born Jan. 18,1942) is An American Jazz Saxophonist,Teacher, and Composer. He was Mentored by Darnley Belgrave Sr (Father of Marcus Belgrave),and Robert(Boysie)Lowery(Legendary Teacher of Clifford Brown). He studied Composition at Philadelphia Musical Academy ,and has toured the United States,Europe,and Africa,with a Variety of Famous Artist, and Band Leaders: "Philly" Joe Jones, Shirley Scott,Trudy Pitts and Mr C Bobby Durhamn,B.B.King,Ike and Tina Turner,Odean Pope's Saxophone Choir, Slide Hampton. 

Professional Experience: 
Executive A&R/Writer/Producer-Emandolynn Music, Philadelphia/Atlanta Ga. 
Musical Director-John Coltrane Cultural Society, Phila.Pa 1989.

Discography:
1971 Cube( Records London England) GASOLINE BAND The Gasoline Band
1975 Joka Records "Sweet Back" Ivan(Boogaloo) Joe Jones
1976 Century Records " Portrait Of Clifford" Black Star Ensemble
1977 Mercury Records "Philly Joe Jones+2 Drum Night" "Philly" Joe Jones
1977 Sonet Records "Mean What You Say" "Philly" Joe Jones
1977 Roulette Records "All Because Of You" Bobby Watson
1978 Galaxy Records "Drum Songs" "Philly" Joe Jones
1979 Galaxy Records "Advance" "Philly" Joe Jones
1997 Federico Conti "Youth Energy" compilation
2005 Kobra Jazz "Like The Night" Charles Bowen Sr
2012 Truth Records "Boysienberry" Charles Bowen Sr

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