Background
Persip, Charles Lawrence was born on July 26, 1929 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis Roland and Doris Mary (Crudup) Persip.
Persip, Charles Lawrence was born on July 26, 1929 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis Roland and Doris Mary (Crudup) Persip.
Student, Juilliard School, 1958-1960.
Drummer, Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, New York City, 1953-1958; drummer, Gil Evans Orchestra, New York City, 1959-1961; drummer, Harry James Orchestra, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1959; drummer, Frank Foster Orch, New York City, 1975-1979; leader, Charli Persip and Superband, New York City, since 1981. Adjunct Professor Queensboro Community College, Bayside, New York, since 1985.
Member American Federation Musicians. M C.
Married Sophia Miller, October 30, 1955. Children: Jean Michelle and Erma Evangeline (twins).