Jazz Guitarist Charlie Byrd Dies at 74; Washington Musician Popularized Bossa Nova

From: The Washington Post | Date: December 3, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Charlie Byrd, the classically trained jazz guitar virtuoso who was a fixture on the Washington music scene for nearly 50 years and who helped introduce bossa nova to the United States, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Annapolis. He was 74.

The more than 100 albums he had recorded since 1957 showcased a versatile talent. He was comfortable with a wide range of music, and critics praised him for his quiet virtuosity and delicate, precise lyricism.

His records included the million-seller "Jazz Samba" in 1962, made with saxophonist Stan Getz and bassist Keter Betts, and the Grammy- ...

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