Chuck Wayne
Chuck Wayne (February 27, 1923 – July 29, 1997) was an American jazz guitarist. He came to prominence in the 1940s, and was among the earliest jazz guitarists to play in the bebop style. Wayne was a member of Woody Herman's First Herd, the first guitarist in the George Shearing quintet, and Tony Bennett's music director and accompanist. He developed a systematic method for playing jazz guitar.
Chuck Wayne | |
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Wayne in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Jagelka |
| Born | February 27, 1923 New York City, New York, US |
| Died | July 29, 1997 (aged 74) Jackson, New Jersey |
| Genres | Jazz, cool jazz, swing |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1940s–1990s |
| Labels | Savoy Jazz |
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