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Born: August 03, 1917 in New York, NY
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: July 08, 1971 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Charlie Shavers was one of the great trumpeters to emerge during the swing era, a virtuoso with an open-minded and extroverted style along with a strong sense of humor. He originally played piano and banjo before switching to trumpet, and he develope ...More >>

Discography: 1976 Finest of Charlie Shavers: The Most Intimate 1970 Live! 1964 Charlie Shavers at Le Crazy Horse 1963 Excitement Unlimited 1962 Live from Chicago More >>

Filmograpy:

2003	Swing Era: Artie Shaw/Tommy Dorsey - Big Band Legends
	Ben Webster: Tenor Sax Legend

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Similar Artists: Buck Clayton Harry "Sweets" Edison Roy Eldridge Clark Terry More >>

Influenced By: Henry "Red" Allen More >> Followers: Clark Terry Dizzy Gillespie Snooky Young Fats Navarro Don Goldie More >>

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