Harry Carney

Harry Carney (1910 - 1974) was a jazz baritone saxophone player best known for his 45 year tenure in Duke Ellington's band.

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1910 - 1974 - Jazz - Saxophone - Duke Ellington

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While not the first baritone saxophonist in jazz, Carney was certainly the first major performer on the instrument, and his sound influenced several generations of musicians.

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Carney made a few recordings as a bandleader, and also recorded with Lionel Hampton.

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