Charles Baker Fowlkes (February 16, 1916 – February 9, 1980)[1] was an American baritone saxophonist who was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra for over twenty-five years.
[2] Fowlkes spent most of his early career in New York.
[2] He played with Tiny Bradshaw (1938–1944), Lionel Hampton (1944–1948), and Arnett Cobb (1948–1951).
[3] Fowlkes joined Basie's orchestra in 1953 and remained with it until his death; the main interruptions during his time with Basie were absences due to managing the career of his wife, vocalist Wini Brown.
[3] With The Count Basie Orchestra With Kenny Clarke With Stanley Cowell With Al Grey With Coleman Hawkins With Milt Jackson With Yusef Lateef With Billy Taylor With Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson With Frank Wess