Charlie Barnet
American jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader (1913–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Charlie Barnett (actor).
Charles Daly Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.[1]
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Birth name | Charles Daly Barnet |
Born | (1913-10-26)October 26, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 4, 1991(1991-09-04) (aged 77) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | Swing, big band |
Occupation(s) | Bandleader, musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1932–1967 |
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His major recordings were "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong Idea", "Scotch and Soda", "In a Mizz", and "Southland Shuffle".