Barney Bigard

Barney Bigard
Bigard in 1947
Background information
Birth nameAlbany Leon Bigard
Born(1906-03-03)March 3, 1906
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 1980(1980-06-27) (aged 74)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • bandleader
Instruments
  • Clarinet
  • saxophone
Years active1920s–1960s

Albany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist known for his 15-year tenure with Duke Ellington. He also played tenor saxophone.

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