Charlie Byrd

Charlie Lee Byrd (September 16, 1925 – December 2, 1999) was an American jazz guitarist who played fingerstyle on a classical guitar. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, he collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa nova into the mainstream of North American music.

Raga & Samba: The Kolkata Sessions - 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

On Riverside: Charlie Byrd - 2023-09-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Forever Cool - 2022-11-08T00:00:00.000000Z

All that Jazz, Vol. 146: Conversation with Byrd - 2022-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Snag It - 2021-10-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Bossa Nova Pelos Pássaros / Bossa Nova by the Birds - 2020-12-04T00:00:00.000000Z

All That Jazz, Vol. 106: "Ring Them Harmonics" - Charlie Byrd & Friends (Feat. Stan Getz) - 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000000Z

All That Jazz, Vol. 55: "Blues Sonata at the Showboat" – Charlie Byrd (Remastered 2015) - 2016-02-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Charlie Byrd Trio: Live in New Orleans - 2015-12-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues For Night People - 2011-04-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Homage To Jobim - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

7days Presents Jazz Classics: Charlie Byrd - King of Bossa Nova - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Byrd & Brazil - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Byrd Song - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Solo Flight - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Sonata - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Byrd By The Sea - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Byrd's Word - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

For Louis - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

My Inspiration: Music Of Brazil - 1999-01-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Mr. Guitar - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Classical Byrd - 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Guitar Artistry Of Charlie Byrd - 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Latin Byrd - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Return Of The Great Guitars - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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