12 Facts About Charnett Moffett

Charnett Moffett was an American jazz bassist and composer.

Charnett Moffett worked with Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Dizzy Gillespie, Ellis Marsalis, Sonny Sharrock, Stanley Jordan, Wallace Roney, Arturo Sandoval, Courtney Pine, David Sanborn, David Sanchez, Dianne Reeves, Frank Lowe, Harry Connick, Jr.

In 1987, Charnett Moffett signed with Blue Note and debuted as a leader that year with his first of three albums for the label, NetMan which featured Michael Brecker, Kenny Kirkland and Al Foster.

Charnett Moffett's second Blue Note release, Beauty Within was a family affair featuring his father Charles Moffett on drums, older brothers Mondre Moffett on trumpet, Charles Moffett, Jr on tenor sax, Codaryl Moffett on drums, and his sister Charisse on vocals.

Charnett Moffett later scored artistic triumphs on the Evidence label with 1994's Planet Home and 1997's Still Life, featuring keyboardist Rachel Z and drummer Cindy Blackman.

In 2001, Charnett Moffett released a tribute to the late Jaco Pastorius entitled Mr P, a trio recording with pianist Mulgrew Miller and drummer Lewis Nash.

Charnett Moffett performed on various movie soundtracks, including acclaimed ensemble cast pictures Glengarry Glen Ross and The Visit, and was a featured soloist on Howard Shore's score for The Score.

In 2008, Charnett Moffett signed with Motema Music releasing The Art of Improvisation in May 2009 and Treasure in June 2010.

Treasure, while sharing some of the Asian and Middle Eastern influences of The Art of Improvisation, has an emphasis on the swing and pulse for which Charnett Moffett has become known.

The Making of Treasure, a documentary directed and narrated by Charnett Moffett, is included as enhanced content on the CD.

Charnett Moffett worked in duo with Jana Herzen on her sophomore release Passion of A Lonely Heart, playing the upright bass and electric bass.

Charnett Moffett died at Stanford University Hospital on April 11,2022, due to a heart attack.