Harry Carney Musical artist

Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was an American jazz musician whose virtuosity on the baritone saxophone influenced generations of subsequent players. He also performed on clarinet and bass clarinet, as well as alto saxophone in the early years of his career. Mainly known for his 45-year tenure in Duke Ellington's Orchestra, Carney's strong, steady saxophone often served as the anchor of Duke's music.

Personal facts

Harry Carney
Birth dateApril 01, 1910
Date of deathOctober 08, 1974
Hometown
Boston

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Musical artist

Career started1930
Career ended1970
associated musical artist
Duke Ellington
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
instrument
Bass clarinet
Baritone saxophone

Harry Carney on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/iviews/bluiett
  2. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/iviews/bluiett.htm