Charles Burrell

Jazz Musicians

Charles Burrell was an American classical and jazz bass player. He was the first African American member of a major American symphony, joining the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now the Colorado Symphony. This achievement led to him being called “the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music”.

Occupation: Classical and jazz bass player
Noted for: First African American in a major American symphony
Nickname: the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music

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Article: Charles Burrell (musician) (English Wikipedia)
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