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Charlie Shoemake

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Charlie Shoemake
Birth nameCharles Edward Shoemake
Born (1937-07-27) July 27, 1937 (age 87)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, educator
InstrumentVibraphone
Years active1960s–present
LabelsMuse, Chase
Websitewww.talsanmusic.com

Charlie Shoemake (born July 27, 1937, Houston, Texas) 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.[4] His wife Sandi Shoemake is a jazz singer and sings on many of his albums.[5]

References

  1. ^ Charlie Shoemake at Allmusic
  2. ^ "Arts Journal". Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Stereophile". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ^ "CCJI". Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  5. ^ Ramsey, Doug (May 2003). "Charlie Shoemake: Good Vibes". JazzTimes. Retrieved 21 February 2014.