Rocky Mountain PBS

Happy birthday to Colorado legend Charlie Burrell!

The jazz and classical bass player became the first African-American member of a major American symphony, which is why he is often referred to as the “Jackie Robinson of classical music.”

Read about his incredible life and career here: www.rmpbs.org/blogs/rocky-mountain-pbs/charlie-bur…

Last year, we published this video to celebrate his 100th birthday!

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