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Charlie Lee Byrd (September 16, 1925 – December 2, 1999) was an American jazz guitarist. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, he collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.
Charlie Byrd, a virtuoso jazz guitarist who was among the first to popularize bossa nova in North America, died on Wednesday at his home in Annapolis, Md. He was 74. The cause was cancer, said...
Dec 2, 1999 · Classically trained jazz guitarist who helped to popularize bossa nova in the U.S. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1990s. Born. September 16, 1925 in Suffolk, VA. Died. December 2, 1999 in Annapolis, MD. Genre. Jazz, International, Vocal. Styles.
Oct 17, 2005 · Jazz musician Charlie Byrd's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
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Feb 13, 2024 · February 13, 2024. By. Richard Havers. Cover: Courtesy of Verve Records. In the spring of 1961, the US Government was instrumental in changing the face of modern jazz. Guitarist Charlie Byrd...
Dec 22, 2023 · December 22, 2023. Guitar. From a quick glance at his discography, you could be forgiven for not realising the importance American guitarist Charlie Byrd played in the evolution of jazz.
