Charlie Shoemake
Charlie Shoemake (born July 27, 1937) is an American jazz vibraphonist. He played in George Shearing's Quintet for seven years, starting in 1967. He also played vibes on the soundtrack of the Clint Eastwood film Bird.
Charlie Shoemake
- Name
- Charlie Shoemake
- Birth Name
- Charles Edward Shoemake
- Born
- 27 July 1937
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Occupation
- Musician, educator
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- jazz
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Charlie Shoemake (born July 27, 1937) is an American jazz vibraphonist. He played in George Shearing's Quintet for seven years, starting in 1967. He also played vibes on the soundtrack of the Clint Eastwood film Bird.
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He is the director of the Central Coast Jazz Institute in Cambria, California. His wife, Sandi Shoemake, is a jazz singer and sings on many of his albums.
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• Name — Charlie Shoemake • Birth Name — Charles Edward Shoemake • Born — 27 July 1937 • Birthplace — Houston, Texas, U.S. • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — Musician, educator • Instrument — Vibraphone • Years Active — 1960s–present • Label — Muse, Chase • Website — www.talsanmusic.com
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Charlie Shoemake born at Houston.
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