Charlie Ventura Collection

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Herb Abramson, National studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Bill Harris and Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home... N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Bill Harris and Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Dave Tough, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Dave Tough, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Bill Harris, Dave Tough, and Charlie Ventura, Three Deuces, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Bill Harris, Dave Tough, and Charlie Ventura, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Ventura, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Ventura, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, Dave Tough, Bill Harris, and Ralph Burns, Three Deuces, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Charlie Ventura, Dave Tough, Bill Harris, and Ralph Burns, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, Curley Russell, Bill Harris, Ralph Burns...Three Deuces, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Charlie Ventura, Curley Russell, Bill Harris, Ralph Burns, and Dave Tough, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

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Charlie Ventura was a legendary jazz saxophonist known for his energetic performances and innovative style. Born in Philadelphia in 1916, Ventura rose to fame in the 1940s as part of the bebop movement, playing alongside greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie. Ventura's dynamic playing and charismatic stage presence made him a favorite among audiences and fellow musicians alike. His improvisational skills were unmatched, earning him a reputation as one of the most exciting performers in jazz. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his career, including battles with addiction and health issues, Ventura continued to push boundaries and inspire others with his music. He recorded numerous albums as a bandleader and collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz. Today, Charlie Ventura's legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and influence on generations of musicians. His passion for music and dedication to his craft continue to inspire aspiring artists around the world. Charlie Ventura may have passed away in 1992, but his spirit lives on through the power of jazz music.