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Charlie Shoemake

Charlie Shoemake
Birth name Charles Edward Shoemake
Born (1937-07-27) July 27, 1937 (age 79)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, educator
Instruments Vibraphone
Years active 1960s–present
Labels Muse, Chase
Associated acts George Shearing, Sandi Shoemake
Website www.talsanmusic.com

Charlie Shoemake (born July 27, 1937, Houston, Texas) is an American jazz vibraphonist. He played in George Shearing's Quintet for seven years, starting in 1967. He also played vibes on the soundtrack of the Clint Eastwood film Bird. He is the Director of the Central Coast Jazz Institute. His wife Sandi Shoemake is a jazz singer and sings on many of his albums.



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