Charlie Rouse | |
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 Charlie Rouse, in a photo taken by William P. Gottlieb | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 6, 1924 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | November 30, 1988 (aged 64) Seattle, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, hard bop |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
| Labels | Blue Note, Enja, Strata-East, Landmark |
Charlie Rouse (April 6, 1924 – November 30, 1988)[1] was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist and flautist. His career is marked by his collaboration with Thelonious Monk, which lasted for more than ten years.[2]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 343/4. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ^ "Charlie Rouse Biography". AllMusic.