Background
Lourie, Charles Michael was born on April 20, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Rose (Hurwitz) Lourie.
Lourie, Charles Michael was born on April 20, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Rose (Hurwitz) Lourie.
Bachelor of Music in Clarinet, New England Conservatory of Music, 1962.
Freelance jazz and classical musician, 1959-1966. Performer various orchestras, clubs, concert halls, television appearances, 1970. Director merchandising Epic Records, New York City, 1970-1974.
Director marketing Blue Note/United Artists, Los Angeles, 1974-1976. Director jazz division Warner Brothers Records, Burbank, California, 1977-1981. Co-owner, president Mosaic Records, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, from 1981.
Jazz marketing consultant Atlantic Records, New York City, 1986. Stage manager Mount Fuji (Japan) Blue Note Jazz Festival, 1986, 87, 88.
Married Frances Schmier, May 10, 1970. Children: Sarah, David.