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Chuck Wayne

American jazz guitarist

Died when: 74 years 152 days (893 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Chuck Wayne

Chuck Wayne (February 27, 1923 – July 29, 1997) was an American jazz guitarist.He came to prominence in the 1940s, and was among the earliest jazz guitarists to play in the bebop style.

Wayne was a member of Woody Herman's First Herd, the first guitarist in the George Shearing quintet, and Tony Bennett's music director and accompanist.

He developed a systematic method for playing jazz guitar.


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