The award provides £75,000 over three years, giving Charlotte the freedom to develop her creative practice, explore ideas and shape how the support can best help her life and work as an artist.
A composer, trumpeter, bandleader and improviser, Charlotte brings an adventurous approach to making music. Inspired by abstract painting, she describes her trumpets as “Sound Brushes”, exploring the possibilities between composition, improvisation and sonic experimentation. Collaboration and participation sit at the heart of her work, creating space for musicians and audiences to shape performances together.
Alongside her international performing career, Charlotte champions diversity and underrepresented voices in music. As a member of the mjazz board, she contributes to our work supporting jazz and improvised music across the East Midlands.
Reflecting on the award, Charlotte said:
“To be thought of, to be nominated, to be selected by a panel of judges ~ I feel seen. I feel heard.”
Everyone at mjazz sends Charlotte our warmest congratulations. We’re delighted to see her creativity and commitment recognised, and look forward to hearing where this new chapter takes her.
Read more about Charlotte and the award on the Paul Hamlyn Foundation website.
