Charles Burrell 97th Birthday Salute Luncheon | Oct 4

Happy Birthday Charlie! Charles Burrell has enjoyed an outstanding career as a bassist for the Denver Symphony Orchestra and is also considered a master jazz bassist; one of the first African-American classical musicians in the nation. Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1920, Burrell was raised in Depression-era Detroit, Michigan. His mother, Denverado, the daughter of an A.M.E. minister from Denver, Colorado, provided inspiration and direction despite the family’s poverty.

One of the first blacks admitted to the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Burrell has mentored and taught some of the finest musicians in the country. Among his students are bassists Tony Knight of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, Major Holly, and the late great Ray Brown. Other musicians guided by Burrell are jazz pianist George Duke and Burrell’s niece, jazz vocalist Diane Reeves. more

KUVO host, Arturo Gómez will emcee, tribute by donnie l. betts, and music by the Freddy Rodriguez house band.

Dazzle @ Baur’s presents

Charles Burrell 97th Birthday Salute Lucheon

Wednesday, October 4 at 11:30am to 1:30pm