Charlie Ventura

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Born
2 December 1916
Born In
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Died
17 January 1992 (aged 75)
Charlie Ventura (1916–1992) was a tenor saxophonist and bandleader. Ventura was born Charles Venturo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 2nd December 1916. He had his first successes working with Gene Krupa. In 1945 he won the Down Beat readers' poll in the tenor saxophone division. In the late 1940s he ran a few successful ensembles with vocalists Jackie Cain, and Roy Kral, and went on to be known for "bop for the people". After the 1950s he made few recordings, but did club work in Las Vegas, where he worked with Jackie Gleason. On 17th January 1992 died in Pleasantv… read more
Charlie Ventura (1916–1992) was a tenor saxophonist and bandleader. Ventura was born Charles Venturo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 2nd December 1916. He had his first successes working with Gene Krupa. In 1945 he won the Down Beat readers' poll in the tenor saxophone division. In the… read more
Charlie Ventura (1916–1992) was a tenor saxophonist and bandleader. Ventura was born Charles Venturo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 2nd December 1916. He had his first successes working with Gene Krupa. In 1945 he won the Down Beat readers' poll in the tenor saxophone division. In the late 1940s he ran a few successful ensembles with vocalists Jackie Cain… read more

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1 Complete Jazz Series: 1949-1951 - Charlie Ventura Yesterdays
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2 The Very Best Of How High the Moon
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3 The Complete Pasadena Concert 1949 Birdland
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4 The Very Best Of I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
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5 Charlie Ventura Selected Favorites, Vol.3 Euphoria Ver2
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6 The 100 Best Songs Vintage Vocal Jazz Lonesome Darlin'
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7 Sax Greats Dark Eyes
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8 The Very Best Of Euphoria
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9 The Very Best Of Pina Colada
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10 The Very Best Of Tea for Two
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Albums

  1. 286 listeners

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    Charlie Ventura And His Band In Concert
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  2. 242 listeners

    31 Mar 2009 · 40 tracks

    The Very Best Of
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  3. 165 listeners

    9 Jun 1953 · 6 tracks

    Vintage Dance Orchestras No. 297- EP: Duke Ellington For Dancing
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  4. 122 listeners

    2003 · 25 tracks

    1949-1951
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