This landmark Blue Note Records release introduced Hunter's custom Novax eight-string guitar to a wide audience. Featuring a trio with drummer Jay Lane and saxophonist David Ellis, it blends hard bop with acid jazz and funk.
6. Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth (2016) Charlie Hunter - 7 albums
A highly acclaimed collaboration with vocalist Kurt Elling and members of the funk group Butcher Brown. The project earned a GRAMMY® nomination and features a modern, groove-centric sound. This landmark Blue Note Records release introduced Hunter's
A "vibes-heavy" departure that incorporates complex percussion and a cover of Steve Miller's "Fly Like an Eagle". 4. Songs from the Analog Playground (2001) Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched
Released on Snarky Puppy’s GroundUP Music label, this album was recorded live without overdubs in a single session. It features a blues-heavy sound with a quartet including cornet and trombone.
Instrumental jazz-funk reimagining of iconic reggae melodies. 3. Return of the Candyman (1998)