Barney Kessel


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Born: October 17, 1923 in Muskogee, OK
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: May 06, 2004 in San Diego, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the finest guitarists to emerge after the death of Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel was a reliable bop soloist throughout his career. He played with a big band fronted by Chico Marx (1943), was fortunate enough to appear in the classic jazz sh ...More >>

Discography:
2006Military Swing
2006Live in Los Angeles at PJ's Club
2006Kessel's Kit
2004Salute to Charlie Christian
1996To Swing or Not to Swing
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Filmograpy:
1995Legends of Jazz Guitar, Vol. 3
1995Legends of Jazz Guitar, Vol. 2
1961Perry Mason: The Case of the Missing Melody
1944Jammin' the Blues
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Similar Artists:
Joe Pass
Cal Collins
Herb Ellis
Chris Flory
George Barnes
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Influenced By:
Charlie Christian
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Followers:
Bola Sete
Tommy Tedesco
Bill Harris
Jim Hall
John McLaughlin
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