Charles DeChant (born June 10, 1945) is an American musician. He is best known for his association with

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Born in Florida on June 10, 1945, DeChant has been playing in Hall & Oates since 1976. Notable saxophone solos are heard in the songs " One on One", " Maneater," the extended version of " Say It Isn't So," and " I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." DeChant also plays with several local bands in his home town,

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. He also plays flute, piano, and guitar. Besides recording and touring with Hall & Oates, DeChant has played with other stars including

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, and

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. DeChant toured with ''Hall & Oates'' throughout the 2010s and has been a sometime member of

Daryl Hall Daryl Franklin Hohl (born October 11, 1946), known professionally as Daryl Hall, is an American rock, R&B, and soul singer. He is best known as the co-founder and principal lead vocalist of Hall & Oates, with guitarist and songwriter John Oa ...

's band for '' Live from Daryl's House''. DeChant is now also a writer, producer and solo artist and also offers an online saxophone course.

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External links

"Mr Casual" Charlie DeChant (Official Site)Daryl Hall & John Oates talk about 'Mr Casual' Charlie DeChant"Maneater" video"I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" video
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dechant, Charles American male saxophonists Living people Musicians from Orlando, Florida Hall & Oates members 21st-century American saxophonists 21st-century American male musicians 1945 births Daryl Hall and the Daryl's House Band members