Chuck Wayne Musical artist

Chuck Wayne (February 27, 1923 – July 29, 1997) was a jazz guitarist who came to prominence in the 1940s. He is best known for his work with Woody Herman's First Herd, and for being the first guitarist in the George Shearing quintet. He also was Tony Bennett's music director and accompanist from 1954-1957.

Personal facts

Chuck Wayne
Alias (AKA)Charles Jagelka
Birth dateFebruary 27, 1923
Date of deathJuly 29, 1997
Hometown
New York City

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Musical artist

Career started1940
Career ended1990
associated musical artist
Woody Herman
George Shearing
Tony Bennett
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Bebop
Swing music
Cool jazz
instrument
Guitar
record label
Savoy Records
Choice
Prestige Records
Sundazed Music Inc.

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Chuck Wayne on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970801/ai_n14122055
  2. http://www.billcrowbass.com/chuck_wayne.htm
  3. http://www.classicjazzguitar.com/albums/artists_albums.jsp?artist=32
  4. http://www.classicjazzguitar.com/artists/artists_page.jsp?artist=32
  5. http://www.craftone.co.jp/solo_flight/guitarist/wayne,c/discography.html
  6. http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist.aspx?ob=per&src=prd&aid=5264