Charlie Rouse

Charlie Rouse
Rouse, in a c. 1947 photo taken by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Born(1924-04-06)April 6, 1924
DiedNovember 30, 1988(1988-11-30) (aged 64)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years activemid-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.