Eddie Barefield

Jazz, Musical Artist

1909 – 1991

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Who was Eddie Barefield?

Eddie Barefield was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Bennie Moten, Fletcher Henderson, Don Redman, Coleman Hawkins, Sammy Price, Bernie Young, and Ben Webster. Barefield's musical career also included work with ABC and WOR radio as well as appearances in several films.

Barefeld died of a heart attack at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on January 4, 1991.

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Born
Dec 12, 1909
Iowa
Also known as
  • Barefield, Eddie
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jan 4, 1991
New York City

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on July 23, 2013

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