Charles Burrell (October 4, 1920 – June 17, 2025) was an American classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African American to be a member of a major American symphony (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony). For this accomplishment, he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music".
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4 October 1920 Toledo, Ohio, US
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Died |
17 June 2025 (aged 104)
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Zodiac | Libra |
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