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Charlie Byrd Musical artist

Charlie Lee Byrd (September 16, 1925 – December 2, 1999) was an American guitarist. His earliest and strongest musical influence was Django Reinhardt, the gypsy guitarist. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, Byrd collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.Byrd played fingerstyle on a classical guitar.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 16, 1925
Birth place	Suffolk Virginia , United States
Date of death	December 02, 1999
Place of death	Annapolis Maryland , United States

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