Charles Unger is a musical institution in the San Francisco Bay Area. He’s known for his exuberant style and talent, and his entertaining stage show. In the February 2019 issue of the San Francisco Magazine, Charles is featured on the cover and in the article entitled, “Our Local Music Heroes.” In 2016, he received Silver Medals from the Global Music Award for Swedish Sunset in three categories: jazz, band as well as for his album, “Mr. 2 AM.” Charles plays alto, tenor and soprano saxophones, and now, alto clarinet, and is deeply influenced by the seminal works of artists such as Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. He has drawn on a lifetime of experience playing with top-level musicians the world over. Charles brings an undeniable sense of joy to his performances, with a smile that welcomes everyone to the party.

hiTrecords and Tom Donald are proud to present Charles Unger’s latest record, Summer Rhumba, a song Charles wrote while contemplating the loveliness of summer. Produced by Donald, the lively Latinesque groove, combined with the resonant qualities of Charles’ newly-acquired alto clarinet meld to create the perfect accompaniment to the most beautiful time of year.