Saxophonists · 1916–1980

Charlie Fowlkes

American musician (1916–1980)

Born: 16 February 1916
Brooklyn
Died: 9 February 1980
Dallas
Country: United States

Biography

Charlie Fowlkes was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Charlie Fowlkes was born on 16 February 1916 in Brooklyn and died on 9 February 1980 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music.

Charles Baker Fowlkes (February 16, 1916 – February 9, 1980) was an American baritone saxophonist who was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra for over 25 years.

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Also plays on

Albums where Charlie Fowlkes is credited as a sideman

1959	Welcome to the Club — Nat King Cole	baritone saxophone
1961	Genius + Soul = Jazz — Ray Charles	baritone saxophone
1961	First Time! The Count Meets the Duke — Duke Ellington and Count Basie	baritone saxophone
1961	I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face — Tony Bennett, Al Tornello	baritone saxophone
1963	Ella and Basie! — Ella Fitzgerald & The Count Basie Orchestra	baritone saxophone
1964	It Might as Well Be Swing — Frank Sinatra, Count Basie And His Orchestra	reeds
1965	A Man and His Music — Frank Sinatra	reeds
1982	A Classy Pair — Ella Fitzgerald & The Count Basie Orchestra	tenor saxophone