Charlie Byrd

Guitarist

Birthday September 16, 1925

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Virginia

DEATH DATE Dec 2, 1999 (74)

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About

Jazz musician and fingerstyle guitarist who helped bring Brazilian bossa nova music to the American mainstream.

Before Fame

He studied jazz theory and composition at the Harnett National Music School in Manhattan.

Trivia

He saw combat in World War II.

Family Life

He was taught guitar and mandolin by his father.

Associated With

He was a frequent collaborator with legendary jazz saxophonist Stan Getz.