Chuck Israels
Chuck Israels | |
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Chuck Israels in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles H. Israels |
| Born | August 10, 1936 New York City |
| Origin | New York City, New York |
| Genres | Jazz, cool jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instrument | Double bass |
| Website | chuckisraelsjazz |
Charles H. Israels (born August 10, 1936) is an American jazz composer, arranger, and bassist who is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio. He has also worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J. J. Johnson, John Coltrane, and Judy Collins. He has won one Grammy in 2020 for his work on mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's album "Songplay".