Biography
Native New Yorker Chuck Wansley began his professional singing and performing career at age 18 on an extended world tour with Up With People. Upon returning to the states he performed with a variety of musicians in the Northeast, including several years in the Boston/R.I. area as drummer and singer with the popular club band Match.
In the early 80s he moved back to New York to pursue a solo career as a singer, signing first with Prism Records and then Motown, as a founding member of the urban techno band WARP-9, performing live and producing two albums. He also performed and recorded an album with innovative international performance artist Tomek Lamprecht.
In 1984 Chuck moved to Los Angeles and matured into a dynamic performer, easily conveying a range of musical styles from Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, to Fatboy Slim and Maroon 5. Today he's the leader of Chuck Wansley After Hours, playing music from the 1940s, 50s big band swing, jazz standards, pop, R&B, blues, Motown, retro-80s, as well as Latin, specialty and contemporary styles.
In 2007 Chuck expanded his business, creating a second band on the East Coast to enable him to perform in as many locales as his schedule allows. Chuck and his bands have performed from Connecticut to Napa, Los Angeles to Paris, along with numerous solo appearances in Japan. His many years of experience have made him not just a great entertainer, but a savvy Master of Ceremonies who knows how to read a room and make sure every minute flows seamlessly. Chuck is compelled to ensure every wedding, corporate event and party becomes a wonderful and memorable experience.
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