Charlie Karp’s death last week stunned and saddened music lovers throughout Fairfield County. The guitarist/songwriter/teacher/mentor — a free spirit who left Staples High School at 16 to play and record with Buddy Miles, then led a rollicking, music-filled life that included stints with great area bands like White Chocolate and Slo Leak — succumbed to liver cancer. He was 65.
But friends and admirers are making sure his name and legacy live on.
A Charlie Karp Memorial Fund has been established to benefit a promising young area musician every year. In addition to funds, it’s been augmented by generous donations of recording studio time by Carriage House Recording Studios of Stamford and Horizon Recording Studios of West Haven.
Tax-deductible checks made payable to Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (put “Charlie Karp Memorial Fund” in the memo) can be sent to Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854.
Donations may also be made online at www.CharlieKarp.com. Follow instructions under the donation tab.
In addition, arrangements are being made for a memorial concert at the Levitt Pavilion this summer. Nationally recognized and local musicians are already committed. Details will be announced soon..
Other events honoring are being planned too. For more on Charlie Karp, click here.
(Hat tip: Genie Schomer)
Charlie you will be missed tremendously. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to say goodbye. The last kiss goodbye was painful. See you on the other side.❤️😇😢