Charles Burrell (musician)
Charles Burrell | |
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Charles at home with son Chuck | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 4, 1920 Toledo, Ohio, US |
| Died | June 17, 2025 (aged 104) Denver, Colorado, US |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass |
| Years active | 1938–2021 |
| Formerly of | |
Charles Burrell (October 4, 1920 – June 17, 2025) was an American classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African American to be a member of a major American symphony (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony). For this accomplishment, he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music".