I saw Charlie Hunter a couple of years ago in Anchorage at a theatre/pub, and it was a perfect environment for what Charlie does best. The audience was respectful, though not shy, and Charlie and his trio engaged us full-on, at times almost unmercifully. I had a nice chat with Charlie and his drummer, Stephen Chopek* afterwards. Lovely.
* Stephen was playing a
very unique drum kit, which was fascinating to watch and hear him play.