Charles Burton Band

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Charles Burton performs for Spotlight Concert Series!

The Burton Band is an entertainment fixture in Oklahoma City and one of the classical rolex replica uk premiere bands in the State of Oklahoma. Charles and Barbara Burton have been playing music together for over 40 years. Charles, the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist, has played with Gladys Knight and the Pips, as well as on the Tom Jones Show. Barbara was featured with the Jazz Messengers and recognized at the 15th Annual Granny Awards. She has also played with Roger Miller and Brenda Lee. The couple has opened for Nancy Wilson, Della Reese and replica watch uk outlet Vic Damone. The Burton Band also features Charles and Barbara’s son, Tre, the group’s drummer.

Charles and Barbara are Tulsa natives and graduates of Booker T. Washington High School. Charles also worked as a principal at Gateway Elementary in Oklahoma City, and Barbara as a physics and biology teacher at Douglas High School.

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Inspired by Oklahoma Contemporary’s inaugural exhibition, Arts Council Oklahoma City presents Spotlight Concert Series, celebrating the “bright future” of Oklahoma City’s entertainment community with unforgettable live performances. Part of Bright Golden Haze: Reflections, the performances (biweekly September 17^ththrough November 12^th) will be held on the north lawn of Oklahoma Contemporary’s beautiful new building at 11 NW 11^th St. Reservations are required. Reflections is presented by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund

Join us on the North Lawn by making  reservations (two weeks before each concert) at okcontemp.org or join us online from ACOKC’s Facebook page!