Chuck Mandt ~ Newest Official Steinway Roster Artist . . .

On November 9, 2008, Chuck Mandt, long time friend of Sooz Thomas and pianist for The Sooz Thomas Trio, was inducted into the official roster of Steinway Artists.  Chuck's induction follows that of Freddy Cole (renowned sibling of Nat King Cole). 

A celebration event, hosted by James Schneider, was held at the new Steinway Galleries in Alpharetta, Georgia.  Many of Atlanta's best Jazz musicians supported this tribute to Chuck Mandt with guest performances.  In the line-up were pianists Kevin Bales, Jose Manuel Garcia and Dan Lawrence, with string bassist Neal Starkey and drummers Keith Runfola and John Foster in the rhythm section.  Chuck Mandt took the piano for a creative rendition of "Satin Doll," followed by playing for the appearances of guest vocalists, Sooz Thomas, Rai Ragland and Penny Iannuzzi.

Chuck is the proud owner of an upright Steinway that was formerly owned by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, the American ragtime pianist and composer, who is considered to be one of the originators of Jazz music.

Visit Chuck's web site at:  www.chuckmandt.com to see others in his long list of accomplishments and credits.