Charles Burrell (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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African American musician
Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1920
Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio, United States
Profession: bass-guitarist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Charles Burrell (musician)
- Charles "Charlie" Burrell (born October 4, 1920) is a classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African-American to be a member of a major American symphony (the Denver Symphony, now known as the Colorado Symphony).
- For this accomplishment he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music".
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