Charles Burnham (musician)

This article is about the musician. For other people with the surname, see Burnham (surname).
Charles Burnham
Background information
Also known asCharlie Burnham
Born1950
Genresjazz, pop
Occupationmusician
Instrument(s)violin, mandolin
Years active1983–present

Charles Burnham (born 1950; also known as Charlie Burnham) is an American violinist and composer. He has a unique highly imaginative style[1] that crosses genres, including bluegrass, delta punk,[2] free jazz, blues, classical and chamber jazz.[3] He often performs with a wah-wah pedal. He initially became renowned for his work on James "Blood" Ulmer's Odyssey album. The musicians on that album later performed and recorded as Odyssey the Band, sometimes known as The Odyssey Band. He was also a member of the String Trio of New York, and currently plays in the 52nd Street Blues Project, Hidden City, We Free StRings, Improvising Chamber Ensemble[4] and the Kropotkins.

  1. ^ "Pitch, Rhythm, and Consciousness". Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  2. ^ "The Kropotkins". Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Avant Violinists". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Hertlein, Rosi (Rosemarie)". Archived from the original on 2012-06-19. Retrieved 20 June 2013.