Charlie Byrd date of birth:
September 16, 1925
How old was Charlie Byrd when died?
74
Where was Charlie Byrd born?
Suffolk, Virginia, USA
When did Charlie Byrd die?
November 30, 1999
What is Charlie Byrd's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Charlie Byrd's work?
Bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz, Swing
What instruments does Charlie Byrd play?
Guitar
Short Biography
Charlie Lee Byrd (September 16, 1925 – December 2, 1999) was an American guitarist. His earliest and strongest musical influence was Django Reinhardt, the gypsy guitarist. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, Byrd collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.