Charlie Byrd
American jazz guitarist (1925-1999) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74
Charlie Lee Byrd was an American jazz guitarist who played fingerstyle on a classical guitar. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova.
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In 1962, he collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.
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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1925 to 1999 · aged 74
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