Charlie Beal

American jazz pianist. Born 14 September 1908 in Redlands, California . Died 31 July 1991 in San Diego, California. Played freelance in Los Angeles before joining Les Hite And His Orchestra in 1930. 1931 he moved to Chicago. He played solo at the Grand Terasse and was in the bands of Earl Hines, Carroll Dickerson, Jimmie Noone, Erskine Tate and Frankie Jaxon. 1933 to 1934 he accompanied Louis Armstrong. Forty-plus years later he was still performing, this time with his own group: Charlie Beal And His Racquet Club 5-Tette.