Charlie Ventura

Charlie Ventura Charlie Ventura American saxophonist and bandleader (1916–1992) Charlie Ventura (born Charles Venturo; December 2, 1916 – January 17, 1992)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2020) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Charlie Ventura Charlie Ventura, New York City, c. October 1946 Background information Born Charles Venturo (1916-12-02)December 2, 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died January 17, 1992(1992-01-17) (aged 75) Pleasantville, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Tenor saxophone Years active 1940s–1980s Labels Crystalette Decca EmArcy GNP Norgran Baton Tops Regent King Brunswick Craftsmen Phoenix Jazz Close Career During the 1940s, Ventura played saxophone for the bands of Gene Krupa and Teddy…

GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone