Alex Manne
I was one of Charles' guitar students for a few years when I was in my teens back in the mid to late 90's. Charles would always tell me to go check out a guitarist or suggest albums I should listen to. My fondest memory was he told me I should go see Pat Metheny Band. Today, Pat Metheny is one of my favorite musical artists. I still have all the sheet music he made me practice like Giant Steps and Watermelon Man. I credit Charles for getting me into Jazz and opening up a whole world of incredible music. So thanks again, Charles. You had a really huge impact on my life just from that.