David Charles

US percussionist from the New York state. Active from 1978 to 2014. Often worked at Water Dragon Studios (Hastings On Hudson, NY). Recorded with such notable artists as Quincy Jones, Earl Klugh, Spiro Gyro, Pink Floyd, Carly Simon, Bob James, Michael Franks, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Gato Babieri, Dave Tofani, Chuck Loeb, Carmen Cuesta, Bill Evans, Andy Snitzer, Eric Marienthal, Eddie Daniels, Harvie S, Nelson Randgell, Donald Harrison, Warren Bernhardt, Thom Rotella, Eric Gale, Segio Salvatore, Rare Silk and David Matthews Orchestra, among many others. Performed with Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Anita Baker, Julie Andrews and Ray Charles, among many others. Performed on movie scores for composers Quincy Jones, Ralph Burns, Alan Menken, Pino Danaggio, Charles Strouse, Cy Colman, Carter Burwell, Teo Macero and George Fenton, among many others.

For the British rock drummer and engineer/producer, see Dave Charles.