- Born
- 16 September 1925
Suffolk - Died
- 2 December 1999
Annapolis - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1957–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Concord Records, Savoy Records
- Discography
- 56 albums
Biography
Charlie Byrd was a jazz musician who played guitar. Charlie Byrd was born on 16 September 1925 in Suffolk and died on 2 December 1999 in Annapolis. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records, Concord Records and Savoy Records. The discography here lists 56 albums, from “Blues for Night People” (1957) to “Homage to Jobim: Live at the Fujitsu-Concord 26th Jazz Festival” (2005).
Charlie Lee Byrd (September 16, 1925 – December 2, 1999) was an American jazz guitarist who played fingerstyle on a classical guitar. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, he collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Charlie Byrd is credited as a sideman
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Charlie Byrd play?
Charlie Byrd is known for playing guitar.
When and where was Charlie Byrd born?
Charlie Byrd was born 16 September 1925 in Suffolk.
What are Charlie Byrd's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Blues for Night People (1957), Jazz Recital (1957), An Anthology of Guitar Music — The Sixteenth Century (1958), Byrd's Word! (1958) and Moody Woody (1958).
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