Turk Van Lake
Appearance
Vanig Rupen Hovsepian (June 15, 1918 – September 1, 2002[1]), better known as Turk Van Lake, was an American arranger, composer and jazz guitarist.[2]
Born in Boston, he studied composition at the Boston Conservatory and went on to play with Charlie Barnet, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Sarah Vaughan, and with the Benny Goodman Orchestra.[2]
In the 1950s he wrote for Metronome magazine.[3]
Until his retirement in 1993, he was as an adjunct music professor at the College of Staten Island.
Discography
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With Herbie Mann
References
- ^ "The Last Post" Jazz Journalists Association. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Turk Van Lake - Jazz Guitarist, 84" The New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Turk Van Lake Rhythm Guitar Articles from Metronome Magazine 1957-58" Freddie Green Official website. Retrieved 10 June 2013.