Chuck Israels

Chuck Israels
Chuck Israels in 2014
Background information
Born
Charles H. Israels

(1936-08-10) August 10, 1936
New York City
OriginNew York City, New York
GenresJazz, cool jazz
OccupationsMusician, composer, arranger
InstrumentDouble bass
Websitechuckisraelsjazz.com
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Charles H. Israels (born August 10, 1936) is an American jazz composer, arranger, and bassist who is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio. He has also worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J. J. Johnson, John Coltrane, and Judy Collins. He has won one Grammy in 2020 for his work on mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's album "Songplay".