Charles bought his first ska album in 1979 and hasn’t looked back since. While he started with the British Two Tone ska revival, he’s become what his friends call “way too obsessed” in all eras and styles of ska, with special interest in that sweet spot where ska and jazz come together. Charles’ love of ska inspired him to take up the sax and to start Some Ska Band, a female-fronted, 9-piece outfit that plays original tunes and ska classics. Charles was the host of the Smart Set, which aired on Jazz90.1 in the early 2000s. Back in the DJ booth, Charles says his mission now is to make every listener a ska-jazz fan. You can catch This Is Ska-Jazz Friday from 8-9 p.m. on Jazz90.1. Check out the WEBSITE for the show.
Charles Benoit
