Background
Queener, Charles Conant was born on July 27, 1921 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Levern and Gladys (Conant) Queener.
Queener, Charles Conant was born on July 27, 1921 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Levern and Gladys (Conant) Queener.
Student, University Tennessee, 1940. Studies in composition and orchestration with Paul Creston, New York City, 1967.
Pianist Muggsy Spanier Orchestra, New York City, 1942-1944, Benny Goodman Orchestra, New York City, 1945-1946, Miff Mole Orchestra, New York City, 1946-1948, Billy Butterfield Orchestra, New York City, 1948-1949, Bobby Hackett Orchestra, New York City, 1949-1951, Lee Castle Orchestra, New York City, 1951-1956, New York Gaslight Club, New York City, 1957-1966, Bill's Gay 90's Club, New York City, 1966-1980. Free-lance pianist, since 1980.
Served with United States Army, 1943. Member American Society of Composers, Musicians Union.
Married Deb Carol Ward, February 8, 1942 (divorced July 1957). Children: Charles W., Laura W., Suzanne M., Nancy J.