Charlie Rouse
Charlie Rouse | |
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Rouse, in a c. 1947 photo taken by William P. Gottlieb | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 6, 1924 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1988 (aged 64) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | mid-1940s–1980s |
| Labels | |
Charlie Rouse (April 6, 1924 – November 30, 1988) was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist and flautist. His career is marked by his collaboration with Thelonious Monk, which lasted for more than ten years.