Turk Van Lake

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.

Discography

With Herbie Mann

With Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson

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