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ALBUMSan Francisco 1975 Early Show (Live)Herb Ellis & Barney Kessel
Albums by Barney Kessel
ALBUMSeven Come ElevenLouie Bellson, Barney Kessel & Hank Jones
ALBUMFour!Hampton Hawes, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne & Red Mitchell
ALBUMBlues For A PlayboyBarney Kessel
ALBUMThe Ultimate Jazz Archive 30: Barney Kessel (4 of 4)Barney Kessel
ALBUMAquariusBarney Kessel
ALBUMAutumn LeavesBarney Kessel
ALBUMTo Swing or Not to Swing, Vol. 3Barney Kessel
ALBUMSoloBarney Kessel
ALBUMSoaringBarney Kessel
ALBUMBarney Kessel & FriendsBarney Kessel
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Barney Kessel Essentials
A guitar pioneer whose fret-work cuts across swing and bop.
Artist Biography
Guitarist Barney Kessel built upon the tradition laid down by Charlie Christian, and during the 1940s and '50s he was one of the main exponents of bebop guitar, playing with such artists as Charlie Parker and Oscar Peterson, among others. After more than a decade ensconced in studio work, Kessel returned in the '70s to touring and recording as part of the Great Guitars trio. Kessel always played with tremendous feeling, and he is often cited by younger guitarists as a major influence.
Hometown
Muskogee, OK, United States
Genre
Jazz