Charlie Ventura

Charlie Ventura
A fine swing-oriented tenor saxophonist, Ventura is best-remembered for his attempt at popularizing bebop during the tail end of the music's mid- to late-'40s heyday. Born Charles Venturo, he came from a large, musically inclined family. His first instrument was C-melody sax. He switched to alto before eventually settling on tenor. Ventura left his day job at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1942 to join Gene Krupa's band. He became a featured soloist with Krupa, playing with the drummer from...
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Charlie Ventura & Bill Harris Live At The Three Deuces 2
Live At The Three Deuces 2 - Charlie Ventura & Bill Harris
By: Charlie Ventura & Bill Harris
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Eleven Sixty, All of Me, Man I Love
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Charlie Ventura Charlie Boy
Charlie Boy - Charlie Ventura
By: Charlie Ventura
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