Jazz Musician. A drummer, he will be remembered for his work as a member of Chet Baker's ensemble, as well as his association with saxophonist John Coltrane. Rice got his start as a performer with fellow Philadelphia native Jimmy Oliver, which led to an engagement at the city's historic jazz Club 421. This was followed with his lineup membership with Eddie Vinson, where he shared billing with John Coltrane and gained further recognition. His break as an individual showman came when he was asked by Art Blakey to entertain the American troops during the Korean War. While there, he collaborated with Howard McGhee and the result was his recordings on the acclaimed album "Jazz Goes to the Battlefront Volume 1" (1952). Following his return home, he joined bandleader and saxophonist Sonny Stitt' ensemble and contributed to the live recorded album "The Battle of Birdland" (1955). He went on to a period of recording and performing with Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis and a highly-memorable collaboration with Chet Baker. While with Baker, Rice contributed to the album "The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964 and 1965" and the highly-critical album "Baby Breeze" (1964). He reunited with Howard McGhee on the album "Maggie" (1977). In addition, Rice led his own group Charlie Rice and His All Stars which included tenor saxophonist Robert 'Bootsie' Barnes. Rice remained an active performer well into his 90s.
Jazz Musician. A drummer, he will be remembered for his work as a member of Chet Baker's ensemble, as well as his association with saxophonist John Coltrane. Rice got his start as a performer with fellow Philadelphia native Jimmy Oliver, which led to an engagement at the city's historic jazz Club 421. This was followed with his lineup membership with Eddie Vinson, where he shared billing with John Coltrane and gained further recognition. His break as an individual showman came when he was asked by Art Blakey to entertain the American troops during the Korean War. While there, he collaborated with Howard McGhee and the result was his recordings on the acclaimed album "Jazz Goes to the Battlefront Volume 1" (1952). Following his return home, he joined bandleader and saxophonist Sonny Stitt' ensemble and contributed to the live recorded album "The Battle of Birdland" (1955). He went on to a period of recording and performing with Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis and a highly-memorable collaboration with Chet Baker. While with Baker, Rice contributed to the album "The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964 and 1965" and the highly-critical album "Baby Breeze" (1964). He reunited with Howard McGhee on the album "Maggie" (1977). In addition, Rice led his own group Charlie Rice and His All Stars which included tenor saxophonist Robert 'Bootsie' Barnes. Rice remained an active performer well into his 90s.
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