Charlie Hunter - 7 Albums May 2026

Instrumental jazz-funk reimagining of iconic reggae melodies. 3. Return of the Candyman (1998)

This landmark Blue Note Records release introduced Hunter's custom Novax eight-string guitar to a wide audience. Featuring a trio with drummer Jay Lane and saxophonist David Ellis, it blends hard bop with acid jazz and funk. Charlie Hunter - 7 albums

Below is a curated look at seven essential albums that define his career, from his early Blue Note success to his recent genre-bending collaborations. 1. Bing, Bing, Bing! (1995) Instrumental jazz-funk reimagining of iconic reggae melodies