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Charlie Rouse

Active

1940s - 1980s

Born

April 6, 1924 in Washington, D.C.

Died

November 30, 1988 in Seattle, WA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Jazz Instrument Saxophone Jazz

Member Of

Sphere Les Jazz Modes
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Charlie Rouse

Biography by Scott Yanow

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An adept bebop tenor saxophonist known for his work with pianist Thelonious Monk.
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Album Highlights

  • Epistrophy
    Charlie Rouse
    Epistrophy
  • Social Call
    Charlie Rouse
    Social Call
  • Soul Mates
    Charlie Rouse
    Soul Mates
  • The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
    Charlie Rouse
    The Upper Manhattan Jaz …
  • Bossa Nova Bacchanal
    Charlie Rouse
    Bossa Nova Bacchanal
  • The Rare Dawn Sessions
    Les Jazz Modes / Charli … / Jul …
    The Rare Dawn Sessions
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