Charles Fambrough
Charles Fambrough
Top Songs
| 1 | Dina | ||
| 2 | Zanzibar Blue #2 | ||
| 3 | Prayer | ||
| 4 | Descarga | ||
| 5 | Secret Hiding Place |
Albums
Oct 2002 • 9 songs
Sep 2002 • 13 songs
Jul 1995 • 10 songs
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Biography
Best known for his stint with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, bassist Charles Fambrough led three very effective all-star dates for CTI that were filled with his stimulating originals. He originally studied classical piano but switched to bass when he was 13. In 1968, Fambrough began playing with local pit bands for musicals and after some freelancing in 1970, he joined Grover Washington, Jr.'s band, staying with the popular saxophonist up until 1974. Fambrough was with Airto (1975-1977), McCoy Tyner (1978-1980), and then Art Blakey (1980-1982). After that time, he freelanced in...