Wood, a Texas-based contemporary jazz guitarist is rare and pure of heart. However, he is no newcomer to Texas’ music scene. Wood was born in San Antonio and raised in Bulverde, Texas. He has performed with some of the country’s most respected musicians, including Johnny Gimble. Charlie began playing the banjo at seven years old, which he was taught by his father. Charlie discovered a love for guitar at nine years old. He began lessons with Dow Daggett, a San Antonio jazz guitarist, when he was 11. He began playing professionally at the age of fourteen in various genres of music, including Rock ‘N roll, R and even R2.