Charles Herbert Beal (September14, 1908July31, 1991) was an American jazz pianist.
Beal was born in Redlands, California. He played freelance in the Los Angeles area before joining Les Hite's band in 1930. He moved to Chicago in 1932, playing solo at the Grand Terrace in addition to working with Earl Hines, Carroll Dickerson, Jimmie Noone, Erskine Tate, and Frankie Jaxon. From 1933 to 1934 Beal accompanied Louis Armstrong, recording with him extensively. After leaving Armstrong, Beal worked with Noble Sissle, then moved to New York City late in 1934. There he did solo residencies and played with Adrian Rollini, Buster Bailey, and Eddie South, before relocating to Canada for a time. After returning to the U.S. he served in the Army during World War II, and upon his discharge took up residency in Los Angeles again. There he played solo at the Jococo Room, but found his way back into Armstrong's ensemble in 1946. From 1948 to 1956 he worked in Europe, and upon his return spent three years in the house trio at Embers in New York City. Later in his life he returned to southern California, playing at the Racquet Club in Palm Springs, California. He died in San Diego.
Discography +Songs Composed by BealTitleYearComposersTelesecTime-Period: 1946-1954, Card Content:
Author: Beal, Charles H., Title: Telesec
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Drawer Label: BEACH_L-BEALD, Card Number: .0946, Card: 9/ 50
US Copyright Office1946Charles H. BealAll the World in NewTime-Period: 1946-1954
Card Content: Beal, Charlie.
All the world is new [words andmelody] by Charlie Beal [and] Herb Jeffries. Chord indications.
First 'line: Not long ago the world was blue.
© 1-30-46 Northern music corp., New York;5-13-46
Drawer Label: BEACH_L-BEALD
Card Number: .0947
Card: 10/ 50
US Copyright Office1946Charles H. Beals and Herb JeffriesAre You Really in LoveTime-Period: 1946-1954
Card Content: Beal, Charlie.ARE YOU REALLY IN LOVE; w & m Michael Grace & Charlie Beal © Michael Music Co., inc. 2Feb50 EU192556- Library of Congress
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Drawer Label: BEACH_L-BEALD
Card Number: .0949
Card: 12/1950Charles H. Beals and Michael P. Grace II
References Eugene Chadbourne, [ Charlie Beal] at Allmusic Barry Kernfeld, "Charlie Beal". Grove Jazz online. Copyrights: