Charlie Byrd
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About
Charles L. Byrd (September 16, 1925 - November 30, 1999), better known as Charlie Byrd, was a famous jazz guitarist, born in Suffolk, Virginia. He was the only jazz guitarist of that era whose primary instrument was the classical guitar which gave him his uniquely identifiable sound. Byrd primarily looked up to Django Reinhardt. He moved to Washington, D.C., to study classical guitar with the renowned Sophocles Papas. He later moved to Italy where he studied with Andrés Segovia.
Top Tracks
Tambu (Tombo In 7/4)
TambuBlack Narcissus
TambuDesafinado
Stan Getz: The Bossa Nova AlbumsSan Francisco River
TambuTereza My Love
TambuDon't Lend Your Guitar To Anyone (Violao Nao Se Empresta A Ninguem)
TambuSad Eyes
TambuMy Cherie Amour
Tambu
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Discography
All that Jazz, Vol. 146: Conversation with Byrd
Album2022Jazz Samba
Album2021Four Classic Albums
Album2014Jazz Samba / Jazz Samba Encore!
Album2012Travellin' Man / The Touch Of Gold
Album2007Byrd Song
Album2003Solo Flight
Album2003The Girl From Ipanema
Album2003Byrd's Word!
Album2000For Louis
Album2000
