Teddy Charles
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Pianists · 1928–2012

Teddy Charles

American jazz musician and composer (1928–2012)

Born
13 April 1928
Chicopee
Died
16 April 2012
Riverhead
Country
United States
Record labels
Savoy Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Teddy Charles was a jazz musician who played piano and vibraphone. Teddy Charles was born on 13 April 1928 in Chicopee and died on 16 April 2012 in Riverhead. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Savoy Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Vibe Solos” (1952) to “Salute to Hamp” (2000).

Teddy Charles, born Theodore Charles Cohen (April 13, 1928 – April 16, 2012) was an American jazz musician and composer, whose instruments were the vibraphone, piano, and drums.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Vibe Solos 1952
Collaboration West 1956
3 for Duke 1957
Vibe-Rant 1957
Word From Bird 1957
Coolin' 1959
The Vibraphone Players of Bethlehem, Volume 1 1959
Jazz in the Garden at the Museum of Modern Art 1960
On Campus! Ivy League Jazz Concert 1960 · Live
Russia Goes Jazz 1964
Salute to Hamp 2000

Also plays on

Albums where Teddy Charles is credited as a sideman

1955 Blue Moods — Miles Davis vibraphone
1963 Dakar — John Coltrane producer

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Teddy Charles play?

Teddy Charles is known for playing piano and vibraphone.

When and where was Teddy Charles born?

Teddy Charles was born 13 April 1928 in Chicopee.

What are Teddy Charles's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Vibe Solos (1952), Collaboration West (1956), 3 for Duke (1957), Vibe-Rant (1957) and Word From Bird (1957).

External links

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