By the mid-1950s, Teddy Charles was known as one of the most experimental vibraphonists on the East Coast and West Coast jazz scenes. His compositions, arrangements and strong lower-register playing were becoming emblematic of the new "cool" jazz sound. And among rapidly expanding record labels such as Prestige and Atlantic, he was fast becoming known …
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