AKA Charles L. Byrd

Born: 16-Sep-1925
Birthplace: Suffolk, VA
Died: 30-Nov-1999
Location of death: Annapolis, MD
Cause of death: Cancer - other

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Jazz Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Brought the Bossa Nova to America

Military service: US Army (infantry, WWII)

Wife: Virginia Marie Byrd ("Jinny", d. 1974)
Son: Jeffrey
Daughter: Carol
Wife: Maggie Byrd (div.)
Wife: Rebecca Byrd (until his death)

    University: Virginia Polytechnic Institute (two years)

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