Charles Burnham (musician)

Charles Burnham
Burnham in 2013
Background information
Also known asCharlie Burnham
Born1950 (age 75–76)
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Violin
  • mandolin
Years active1983–present

Charles Burnham (born 1950; also known as Charlie Burnham) is an American violinist and composer. His music spans multiple genres, including bluegrass, delta punk,free jazz, blues, classical and chamber jazz. He often performs with a wah-wah pedal. He initially became renowned for his work on James "Blood" Ulmer's Odyssey album. The musicians on that album later performed and recorded as Odyssey the Band, sometimes known as The Odyssey Band. He was also a member of the String Trio of New York, and currently plays in the 52nd Street Blues Project, Hidden City, We Free StRings, Improvising Chamber Ensemble and the Kropotkins.