Charles Davis (flute player)

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Charles Davis (born 29 September 1946 in Sydney, Australia) is a jazz flautist, currently living in Germany. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Charles Davis und Gabi Altenbach – Indische Märchen und orientalische Klänge" (in German). Bahnhof.cc. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  2. ↑ "Charles Davis & Captured Moments" (in German). Jazzclub Biberach e.V. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Ever, Bernhard. "Charles Davis & Captured Moments" (in German). Myheimat.de. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  4. ↑ Reitz, Louis. "Auf den Spuren von Kenny Dorham" (in German). Oberpfalznetz.de. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  5. ↑ Kropf, Petra (15 December 2005). "Sumiswald: Charles Davis fängt Momente ein". Wochen-Zeitung (in German). Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
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