Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet | |
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Charlie Barnet in The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Daly Barnet |
| Born | October 26, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 1991 (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 |
Charles Daly Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.
His major recordings were "Nagasaki", "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong Idea", "Scotch and Soda", "In a Mizz", and "Southland Shuffle".