Name: Charlie Ortiz

Occupation: Guitars

Status: Newest Member of Band

Story: Started playing guitar at 15 after I heard ‘Dazed and Confused’ by Led Zeppelin. Eventually found my way into jazz, which led me to The University of the Arts where I studied with Jimmy Bruno and Pat Martino. I got my Bachelors of Jazz Performance followed by my Masters of Music Ed. Over the years I have played in various bands in all sorts of genres. Currently I’m funkin it up with Blue Sinatra and teach full time in philly.

Influences: Led Zeppelin, Prince, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Outkast, Marley, Grant Lee Buffalo, Jim Hall, G ‘N’ R, Joe Pass, Beck, Chili Peppers, Screaming Headless Torsos, Wayne Krantz, Mingus, Jim Black, Dave Binney, Maceo, Hendrix, Willie Dixon, anything with a groove

Favorite Album: A Love Supreme - John Coltrane

Favorite Quote by band member:

"I’ll get back to you on that."