Bertram Turetzky
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Bertram Jay Turetzky was an American double bass player, composer, and teacher, born on February 14, 1933, in Norwich, Connecticut. He began his musical career performing as a jazz musician on the banjo and guitar, later making his debut as a double bassist in New York in 1964. His first recording, Recital of New Music (1964), featured works by contemporary composers such as George Perle and Edgard Varèse. Turetzky performed and recorded over 300 pieces written for him, collaborating with notable figures like Charles Mingus. He authored the book The Contemporary Contrabass in 1974. His versatility extended to various genres, including jazz and world music.
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