Charlie Shoemake (born July 27, 1937) is an American jazz vibraphonist.[1] He played in George Shearing's Quintet for seven years, starting in 1967.[2] He also played vibes on the soundtrack of the Clint Eastwood film Bird.[3] He is the director of the Central Coast Jazz Institute in Cambria, California.[4]
Charlie Shoemake | |
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| Birth name | Charles Edward Shoemake |
| Born | July 27, 1937 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
| Instrument | Vibraphone |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Muse, Chase |
| Website | www |
His wife, Sandi Shoemake, is a jazz singer and sings on many of his albums.[5]
References
edit- ^ Charlie Shoemake at Allmusic
- ^ "Arts Journal". Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Stereophile". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ "CCJI". Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ Ramsey, Doug (May 2003). "Charlie Shoemake: Good Vibes". JazzTimes. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
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