CHARLIE BALLANTINE
Genres: Eclectic Fusion, Classic Fusion, Hard Bop • United States

Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award winning, touring guitarist. He has been a featured headlining artist at notable events such as the Penrod Art Festival, The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Virginia Ave. Folk Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, The Elkhart Jazz Festival, and The Fountain Square Music Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell’s (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix. In early 2015 Charlie released his debut album “Green” which earned him national recognition including being awarded 2015 “Jazz Musician of the Year” by NUVO Magazine. Less then a year later Charlie’s award winning, sophmore album “Providence” was released in May of 2016 and has read more...