About
Charlie McCarthy is a Lecturer affiliated with Stanford University, specializing in Jazz Saxophone. A professional saxophonist with decades of experience, he has performed alongside iconic jazz artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Henderson, Sarah Vaughan, and Lena Horne, and collaborated with orchestras like the Louie Bellson Orchestra and San Francisco Symphony Pops.
- Graduate of San Francisco State College, where he was part of the winning quintet at the Intercollegiate Music Festival
- Recipients of a scholarship to Berklee School of Music during Air Force service in Germany
- Teaches privately at Stanford University, Sonoma State University, and College of San Mateo
- Current Woodwind Professor at San Francisco City College
His research interests, though not explicitly detailed, align with jazz performance and music pedagogy, particularly saxophone education. He has been active in various ensembles including Swing Fever, Salsa 2008, and Mark Levine’s Nonet, blending traditional jazz with Latin and fusion styles.
Charlie maintains a diverse performance schedule with Broadway shows, big bands, and his own Jazz Quartet, while contributing to academic settings through teaching and coaching roles.
