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Barney KesselBarney Kessel Barney Kessel American jazz guitarist (1923–2004) Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist. Known in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a "first call" guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions. Kessel was a member of the group of session musicians informally known as the Wrecking Crew. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Barney Kessel Background information Born (1923-10-17)October 17, 1923 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. Died May 6, 2004(2004-05-06) (aged 80) San Diego, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, bebop[1], West coast jazz, cool jazz Occupation(s) Musician, composer Instrument Guitar Years active 1940s–1992 Labels Contemporary, Reprise,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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