Charles Tyler (musician)

Charles Lacy Tyler (1941–1992) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist.

Tyler was born in Cadiz, Kentucky and spent his childhood years in Indiana, New York City and Cleveland, Ohio. He played piano as a child and clarinet in college.^[1][2]

Tyler joined Albert Ayler's group for the recording of Bells and Spirits Rejoice.^[2]

In Los Angeles, Tyler worked with Arthur Blythe, Bobby Bradford, and David Murray. He moved back to New York in 1973, where he worked with Cecil Taylor, Dewey Redman, and Billy Bang.^[2]

Discography

As leader

• 1966: Charles Tyler Ensemble (ESP-Disk) with Charles Moffett, Joel Freedman, Henry Grimes, Ronald Shannon Jackson
• 1967: Eastern Man Alone (ESP-Disk) with David Baker (Cello), Brent McKesson, Kent Brinkley (b)
• 1974: Voyage from Jericho (Akba) with Ronnie Boykins, Earl Cross, Steve Reid, Arthur Blythe
• 1976: Saga of the Outlaws (Nessa Records) with Earl Cross, Steve Reid, Ronnie Boykins, John Ore
• 1978: Live in Europe (AK) with Ronnie Boykins (bass); Steve Reid (drums, percussion); Melvin Smith (guitar)
• 1979: Sixty Minute Man (Adelphi Records) Solo
• 1980: Folk and Mystery Stories with Wilber Morris, Steve Reid, Richard Dunbar, David Baker, John Ore
• 1981: Definite, Vol. 1 (Storyville Records) with Earl Cross, Kevin Ross, Steve Reid
• 1986: One Fell Swoop (Silkheart Records) with Steve Lacy, Oliver Johnson, Jean-Jacques Avenel
• 1988: Autumn in Paris (Silkheart) with Arne Forsén
• 1992: Mid Western Drifter (Bleu Regard) with Didier Levallet, Curtis Clark
• 1992: Folly Fun Magic Music (Bleu Regard) with Bernard Santacruz (contrabass); Remi Charmasson (guitar); Christian Zagaria (violin); Jean-Pierre Jullian (drums)

As sideman

With Billy Bang

• Rainbow Gladiator (Soul Note, 1981)

References

1. ^ Wilmer, Val (1977). As Serious as your Life. Quartet. pp. 282. ISBN 0-7043-3164-0. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Allmusic Biography

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Name	Tyler, Charles
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Date of birth	1941
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Date of death	1992
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