He was a member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He also had a successful solo career, earning a salary of $100,000 a year.
Charlie Shavers was a highly successful trumpet player who had a net worth of $10 million. He was born in 1920 and was known for his close ties with swing era musicians, such as being a member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He was also a composer of "Undecided," a jazz measure. His solo career was very successful, earning him a salary of $100,000 a year.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)
As of 2024, Charlie Shavers' net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Shavers gained recognition as a renowned trumpet player in New York. Renowned for his extraordinary talent and mastery over the instrument, Shavers has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With his exceptional skills and contributions to the field, he has not only earned a significant fortune but also garnered immense respect and admiration from both critics and fellow musicians alike.
About
Composer of "Undecided," a jazz measure, and known for his close ties with well-known swing era musicians.
Before Fame
He played piano and banjo before switching to trumpet; he played with John Kirby's Sextet when he was sixteen.
Trivia
He toured Europe with Jazz at the Philharmonic, as well as spending time collaborating with Benny Goodman.
Family Life
His father was a distant relative of Fats Navarro.
Associated With
Shavers and Louis Armstrong were such close friends that as both men were dying, Shavers requested his mouthpiece buried with Armstrong in his coffin.
