Chuck Israels

American jazz musician

Born: 10 August 1936
New York City
Country: United States
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

Chuck Israels is a jazz musician who plays double bass. Chuck Israels was born on 10 August 1936 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “National Jazz Ensemble Vol. 1” (1976) to “Concerto Peligroso” (2017). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (1978).

Charles H. Israels (born August 10, 1936) is an American jazz composer, arranger, and bassist who is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio. He has also worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J. J. Johnson, John Coltrane, and Judy Collins. He has won one Grammy Award in 2020 for his work on mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's album Songplay.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

National Jazz Ensemble Vol. 1 1976

Bebop Jazz 1996

Chaconne a Son Gout 2013

Second Wind (A Tribute to the Music of Bill Evans) 2013

Joyful Noise: The Music of Horace Silver 2015

Concerto Peligroso 2017

Also plays on

Albums where Chuck Israels is credited as a sideman

1963	My Point of View — Herbie Hancock	bass
1964	Waltz for Debby — Monica Zetterlund & Bill Evans	bass
1964	Something's Coming — Gary Burton	bass
1964	Nirvana — Herbie Mann & The Bill Evans Trio	double bass, bass
1965	Bill Evans Trio With Symphony Orchestra — Bill Evans	bass
1976	End of a Rainbow — Patti Austin	bass
1986	Vintage Dolphy — Eric Dolphy	double bass
1992	In Spain — Barry Harris	bass
2003	J.J.'s Broadway — J.J. Johnson	double bass
2011	At the Eastman Theatre 1977 — Bill Evans	double bass
2023	Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) — Bill Evans	liner notes, double bass
2026	At the BBC: The Complete 1965 London Sets — Bill Evans featuring Chuck Israels & Larry Bunker	liner notes, double bass

Awards

1978 Guggenheim Fellowship

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Chuck Israels play?

Chuck Israels is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Chuck Israels born?

Chuck Israels was born 10 August 1936 in New York City.

What are Chuck Israels's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include National Jazz Ensemble Vol. 1 (1976), Bebop Jazz (1996), Chaconne a Son Gout (2013), Second Wind (A Tribute to the Music of Bill Evans) (2013) and Joyful Noise: The Music of Horace Silver (2015).

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