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Born: December 02, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: January 17, 1992 in Pleasantville, NJ
Genre: Jazz

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 in ...More >>

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 More >>

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Influenced By: Chuck Berry Lester Young Frankie Trumbauer Benny Goodman Bud Freeman More >> Followers: Joe Harriott Sam "The Man" Taylor Jackie & Roy More >>

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