Charles Burrell | |
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Background information | |
Born | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | October 4, 1920
Genres | Jazz, classical |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Bass |
Years active | 1938–present |
Charles Burrell (born October 4, 1920) is an American classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African-American to be a member of a major American symphony (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony). For this accomplishment he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music".[1][2][3]
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