Charles Turner

Musical Artist

1936 – 2006

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Who was Charles Turner?

Charles Turner was an American jazz trumpeter. Turner performed with Frank Sinatra for eight years, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Dorsey, Ralph Flanagan, Harry James, Charlie Spivak, Count Basie and many other great musicians of the 20th century. Charles Turner was one of America’s greatest lead jazz trumpeters. In a career spanning over thirty years, he played lead trumpet for some of the best jazz bands, Las Vegas show bands, and Los Angeles studio Orchestras.

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Born
May 26, 1936
United States of America
Also known as
  • Turner, Charles
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Florida State University
Died
May 19, 2006

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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