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Turk Van Lake

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Vanig Rupen Hovsepian (June 15, 1918 – September 1, 2002[1]), better known as Turk Van Lake, was an American arranger, composer and jazz guitarist.[2]

Born in Boston, he studied composition at the Boston Conservatory and went on to play with Charlie Barnet, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Sarah Vaughan, and with the Benny Goodman Orchestra.[2]

In the 1950s he wrote for Metronome magazine.[3]

Until his retirement in 1993, he was as an adjunct music professor at the College of Staten Island. Van Lake was the first guitar teacher of Reeves Gabrels the lead guitarist for David Bowie and Tin Man[4]

Discography

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As sideman

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References

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  1. ^ "The Last Post" Jazz Journalists Association. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Turk Van Lake - Jazz Guitarist, 84" The New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Turk Van Lake Rhythm Guitar Articles from Metronome Magazine 1957-58" Freddie Green Official website. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  4. ^ "The Captain Meets - Reeves Gabrels (Guitarist for the Cure & David Bowie)". YouTube.