Charles Brown
The lowdown: Oakland native Charles Brown was a classically trained pianist: instrumental in creating the laid-back California Blues style. Though he was a major influence on Ray Charles, his playing style bore a closer resemblance to that of Nat King Cole.
Genre: Jazz Blues Jazz Blues Blues Jazz Urban Blues Piano Blues
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Add comment May 10th, 2006