Charlie Rouse
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Saxophonists · 1924–1988

Charlie Rouse

American musician (1924–1988)

Born
6 April 1924
Washington, D.C.
Died
30 November 1988
Seattle
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note, Enja Records, Epic Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Charlie Rouse was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Charlie Rouse was born on 6 April 1924 in Washington, D.C. and died on 30 November 1988 in Seattle. The music is usually filed under jazz, post-bop and bebop. Record labels: Blue Note, Enja Records and Epic Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Yeah!” (1961) to “The Classic Albums Collection” (2024).

Charlie Rouse (April 6, 1924 – November 30, 1988) was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist and flautist. His career is marked by his collaboration with Thelonious Monk, which lasted for more than ten years.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Yeah! 1961
Bossa Nova Bacchanal 1963
Two Is One 1974
Moments' Notice 1978
The Chase Is On 1978
The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society 1985
Epistrophy 1989
Soul Mates 1993
Social Call 2003
The Classic Albums Collection 2024
Brazil

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Charlie Rouse play?

Charlie Rouse is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Charlie Rouse born?

Charlie Rouse was born 6 April 1924 in Washington, D.C..

What are Charlie Rouse's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Yeah! (1961), Bossa Nova Bacchanal (1963), Two Is One (1974), Moments' Notice (1978) and The Chase Is On (1978).

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