Charles Gayle
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Pianists · 1939–2023

Charles Gayle

American jazz musician (1939–2023)

Born
28 February 1939
Buffalo
Died
7 September 2023
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1960–2023
Record labels
Silkheart Records, Blast First
Discography
19 albums

Biography

Charles Gayle was a jazz musician who played piano, saxophone, bass clarinet and acoustic bass guitar. Charles Gayle was born on 28 February 1939 in Buffalo and died on 7 September 2023 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Silkheart Records and Blast First. The discography here lists 19 albums, from “Repent” (1992) to “WEBO” (2024).

Charles Gayle (February 28, 1939 – September 7, 2023) was an American free jazz musician. Initially known as a saxophonist who came to prominence in the 1990s after decades of obscurity, Gayle also performed as pianist, bass clarinetist, bassist, and percussionist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Repent 1992 · Live
Consecration 1993
Touchin’ on Trane 1993 · Live
Kingdom Come 1994 · Live
Testaments 1995 · Live
Unto I Am 1995
Solo in Japan 1997 · Live
Ancient of Days 2000
Jazz Solo Piano 2001
No Bills 2005 · Live
Shout! 2005
Requiem 2006 · Live
Time Zones 2006
Our Souls : Live in Vilnius 2009 · Live
Live at Jazzwerkstatt Peitz 2015 · Live
26.05.15 2016 · Live
Seasons Changing 2019 · Live
Oils 2024 · Live
WEBO 2024 · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Charles Gayle play?

Charles Gayle is known for playing piano, saxophone, bass clarinet and acoustic bass guitar.

When and where was Charles Gayle born?

Charles Gayle was born 28 February 1939 in Buffalo.

What are Charles Gayle's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Repent (1992), Consecration (1993), Touchin’ on Trane (1993), Kingdom Come (1994) and Testaments (1995).

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