Charlie Persip
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Drummers · 1929–2020

Charlie Persip

American jazz drummer (1929–2020)

Born
26 July 1929
Morristown
Died
23 August 2020
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1945–

Biography

Charlie Persip was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Charlie Persip was born on 26 July 1929 in Morristown and died on 23 August 2020 in New York City.

Charles Lawrence Persip (July 26, 1929 – August 23, 2020), known as Charli Persip and formerly as Charlie Persip (he changed the spelling of his name to Charli in the late 1960s), was an American jazz drummer.

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Also plays on

Albums where Charlie Persip is credited as a sideman

1955 Diz and Getz — Diz and Getz drums (drum set)
1956 This Is How I Feel About Jazz — Quincy Jones drums (drum set)
1956 World Statesman — Dizzy Gillespie drums (drum set)
1957 Dizzy in Greece — Dizzy Gillespie drums (drum set)
1957 Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz — Dizzy Gillespie drums (drum set)
1958 Duets — Dizzy Gillespie with Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt drums (drum set)
1959 Sonny Side Up — Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt & Sonny Rollins drums (drum set)

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Charlie Persip play?

Charlie Persip is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Charlie Persip born?

Charlie Persip was born 26 July 1929 in Morristown.

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