Bill Barber
Tuba, Musical Artist
1920 – 2007
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Who was Bill Barber?
John William Barber, known as Bill Barber or Billy Barber, is considered by many to be the first person to play tuba in modern jazz. He is best known for his work with Miles Davis on albums such as Birth of the Cool, Sketches of Spain and Miles Ahead.
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- Born
- May 21, 1920
Hornell - Education
- Juilliard School
- Died
- Jun 18, 2007
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on July 23, 2013
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