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Barney Kessel

Born 17 October 1923. Died 06 May 2004.

Biography

Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a "first call" guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions. Kessel was a member of the group of session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Some Like It Hot 2006
Modern Jazz Performances From Bizet's Carmen 2006
Barney Kessel, Volume 1: Easy Like 1996
Barney Kessel, Volume 3: "To Swing or Not to Swing" 1996
Soaring 1992
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich The Drum Battle (1999)
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