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Charlie Barnet

Born: Oct 26, 1913 in New York, NY

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Died: Sep 4, 1991 in San Diego, CA

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Swing, Big Band

Biography: Charlie Barnet was unusual in several ways. One of the few jazzmen to be born a millionaire, Barnet was a bit of a playboy throughout his life, ending up with a countless number of ex-wives and anecdotes. He was one of the few white big band leaders of the swing era to openly embrace the music of Duke ...Read full biography

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Rockin' in Rhythm

Released: 1954

Label: RCA

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Town Hall Jazz Concert

Released: 1955

Label: Hep

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Featuring six studio tracks and a full 1947 live show, Town Hall Jazz Concert features the late-'40s version of saxophonist Charlie Barnet's big band. Included in the band at the time were such eventual ...Read full review

More Charlie Barnet albums: Main Albums (31), Compilations (76)

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