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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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!
3 years ago | [YT] | 6