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Charlie BarnetCharlie Barnet Charlie Barnet American jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader (1913–1991) Not to be confused with Charlie Barnett (actor). Charles Daly Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2012) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Charlie Barnet Charlie Barnet in The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) Background information Born Charles Daly Barnet (1913-10-26)October 26, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. Died September 4, 1991(1991-09-04) (aged 77) San Diego, California, U.S. Genres Swing, big band Occupation(s) Bandleader, musician, composer Instrument Saxophone Years active 1932–1967 Formerly of Buddy DeFranco, Roy Eldridge, Neal Hefti, Billy May Close His major recordings were "Nagasaki", "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong… (Source: Wikipedia)
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