Charles DeChant (born June 10, 1945) is an American musician. He is best known for his association with Hall & Oates.[1]
Charles DeChant | |
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 Charles DeChant performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Mr. Casual |
| Born | June 10, 1945 Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Website | charliedechant |
Career
editBorn in Florida on June 10, 1945,[2] DeChant has been playing in the band since 1976.[3] Notable saxophone solos are heard in the Hall & Oates songs "One on One", "Maneater," the extended version of "Say It Isn't So," and "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." DeChant also plays with several local bands in his home town, Orlando, Florida. He also plays flute, piano, and guitar.
Besides recording and touring with Hall & Oates, DeChant has played with other stars including Mick Jagger, The Temptations, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, and The Average White Band. DeChant toured with Hall & Oates throughout the 2010s[4] and has been a sometime member of Daryl Hall's band for Live from Daryl's House.[5] DeChant is now also a writer, producer and solo artist and also offers an online saxophone course.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Darling, Cary (August 16, 1980). "Talent in Action". Billboard. Vol. 92, no. 32. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ 75th birthday wishes on 10 June, 2020
- ^ John Oates, Chris Epting (2018). Change of Seasons: A Memoir, St Martin's Press, p. 228
- ^ "Daryl Hall and John Oates review – elegantly crumpled soft-rock statesmen". the Guardian. April 25, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Charlie Dechant Sax Solo – "Green Onions", retrieved March 7, 2022
- ^ "MUSIC". Charlie DeChant. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Saxophone Lessons | Online Class Taught By Hall & Oates' Saxman Charlie DeChant". Charlie DeChant. Retrieved March 7, 2022.