Harry Carney
Saxophone, Musical Artist
1910 – 1974
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Who was Harry Carney?
Harry Howell Carney 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.
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- Born
- Apr 1, 1910
Boston - Also known as
- Harry Carny
- Harry Charney
- Harry H Karney
- Harry Charny
- H Carney
- Carney, Harry
- Lived in
- Boston
- Died
- Oct 8, 1974
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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