- Born
- 15 March 1921
Newark - Died
- 1 February 2001
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Savoy Records
Biography
Vinnie Burke was a jazz musician who played double bass. Vinnie Burke was born on 15 March 1921 in Newark and died on 1 February 2001 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Savoy Records.
Vinnie Burke (born Vincenzo Bucci) (March 15, 1921 – February 1, 2001) was an American jazz bassist born in Newark, New Jersey. Burke played violin and guitar early in life, but he lost the use of his little finger in a munitions factory accident and switched to double bass. In the second half of the 1940s he played with Joe Mooney, Tony Scott, and Cy Coleman. Later, he played with the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra, Tal Farlow, Marian McPartland, Don Elliott, Vic Dickenson, Gil Mellé, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Mehegan, Chris Connor, Eddie Costa, and Bobby Hackett. He led his own band in 1956 and led small combos into the 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Vinnie Burke play?
Vinnie Burke is known for playing double bass.
When and where was Vinnie Burke born?
Vinnie Burke was born 15 March 1921 in Newark.
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