Charlie Ventura
Biography:
A fine swing-oriented tenor saxophonist, Ventura is best-remembered for his attempt at popularizing bebop during the tail end of the music's mid- to late-'40s heyday. Born Charles Venturo, he came from a large, musically inclined family. His first instrument was C-melody sax. He switched to alto before eventually settling on tenor. Ve... Continue Bio >>
Discography:
2002 Live at the Three Deuces, Vol. 2
2002 Legendary Pasadena Concert
1995 Live at the Three Deuces, 1947
1977 Chazz
1960 Charlie Ventura Plays for the People
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