Charles Redland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Redland

Swedish composer and musician

Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1911

Place of Birth: Södertälje, Sweden

Date of Death: 18-Aug-1994

Profession: composer, musician, saxophonist

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Carl Gustaf Mauritz Nilsson, known professionally as Charles Redland (July 7, 1911 in Södertälje – August 18, 1994 in Stockholm) was a Swedish jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer.The son of a musician, Redland learned several instruments when he was young.
In the 1930s he was a member of bands in which he played alto saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone.
During that decade he also worked as a leader.
On clarinet he recorded with Benny Carter in Sweden in 1936.
He composed and arranged jazz and popular music.
He also composed for more than 80 films, as well as for radio and TV programs.