Munro, Charlie (Charles Robert)

Munro, Charlie (Charles Robert)Munro, Charlie Charles RobertCharlie Charles Robert Munro (* Christchurch, NZ, 22 May 1917; † Sydney, 9 Dec. 1985), jaaz reeds player, composer. He began piano at the age of seven, later adding reeds, flute and cello to his repertoire. He played in his family's dance band, was conductor of his school orchestra at 13 and began his professional career at 17. He played on ships travelling between NZ, Vancouver and Australia, and with Lirnn Smith, and settled in…