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Classical bass legend Charlie Burrell dies at 104

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While he was playing with the Denver orchestra, he played with jazz bands and other notable musicians like Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, among others. ... His time as an educator set him up to be an effective mentor to young musicians, such as the legendary bassist Ray Brown. He also worked with his niece, Dianne Reeves, who is a multi-Grammy award-winning vocalist...

 

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