Charlie Haden

Charlie Haden
Background information
Birth nameCharles Edward Haden
Born(1937-08-06)August 6, 1937
Shenandoah, Iowa, United States
DiedJuly 11, 2014(2014-07-11) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresFree jazz, mainstream jazz, post-bop, hard bop, folk-jazz
Occupation(s)Double bassist, composer
InstrumentsDouble bass
Years active1957–2014
Websitewww.charliehadenmusic.com

Charles Edward "Charlie" Haden (August 6, 1937 – July 11, 2014) was an American jazz double bass player. He was known for his long association with saxophonist Ornette Coleman, pianist Keith Jarrett, and his Liberation Music Orchestra, a group he co-led with pianist Carla Bley.

Haden died in Los Angeles on July 11, 2014 after complications from polio, aged 76.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Peteer Hum "RIP, Charlie Haden", Ottawa Citizen, 2014

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