Charles Burrell (musician)

This article is about the musician. For the landowner, see Sir Charles Burrell, 10th Baronet.

Charles Burrell
Burrell (center) with son Chuck in 2017
Background information
Born(1920-10-04)October 4, 1920
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 2025(2025-06-17) (aged 104)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
Years active1938–2021
Formerly of

Charles Burrell (October 4, 1920 – June 17, 2025) was an American classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African American to be a member of a major American symphony (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony). For this accomplishment, he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music".

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