Gregory Charles Royal facts for kids
Gregory Charles Royal, also known as Chuck Royal, is an American musician. He is a talented trombonist and composer. He also writes and has helped start important music organizations. Gregory Royal was a judge on a TV show called America's Hot Musician. He also led the American Youth Symphony (AYS) in Washington, D.C.. He helped create The BeBop Channel Corporation, which used to own JazzTimes magazine. He also started the New York Jazz Film Festival.
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Early Life and Musical Start
Gregory Charles Royal loved music from a young age. He studied at Howard University. While there, he won a special award in 1982. This was the DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award. He won it for his jazz vocal group and for his solo performance on the trombone. He earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Howard University.
A Career in Music
Gregory Charles Royal has played with many famous jazz groups. He was a trombonist for the Duke Ellington Orchestra from 1989 to 1999. He also played with Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. Another group he performed with was Slide Hampton and his World of Trombones. He also played with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble.
On Broadway
Beyond jazz clubs, Royal also performed on Broadway. He was a trombonist in two popular Broadway shows. These were Five Guys Named Moe and Jelly's Last Jam.
Royal's Creative Works
Gregory Charles Royal is not just a musician; he is also a writer. He has written and appeared in plays and films.
The Play: God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever
Royal wrote and acted in a play called God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever. It was shown in New York City in 2012 and 2022. The play explores deep ideas about life and belief. It featured talented performers like Frenchie Davis.
The Film: World's Not for Me
Royal also wrote and appeared in a short film. It is called World's Not for Me. In this film, he plays a jazz musician. This musician wakes up after being in a coma for almost 30 years. He finds a world that has changed a lot. It is different in music, culture, and money. The film won an award in 2016. It received the Harlem Spotlight Best Narrative Short Award. This was at the Harlem International Film Festival.
