Born Charles Helpinstill Jr in Texarkana, "the King of Texas-Style Piano" and a seven-time Houston Press Best Keyboardist. Started out with Johnny and Edgar Winter in Beaumont, later fronting an R&B horn band; now tours the theatrical show "The Story of Boogie-Woogie". Invented the Helpinstill Piano Pickup in 1972 and sold the first one to Elton John.
Upcoming Shows
Sat 17 Oct
Ezra Charles Jazz Trio at Ovations, 2536 Times Blvd B, Houston TX
7:30pm
Sat 28 Nov
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe — Galveston, TX
8:00pm
Dates listed by the artist on their own site, ezracharles.com. Please confirm with the venue before travelling.