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Charlie Barnet

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Born
26 October 1913
Born In
New York, New York, United States
Died
4 September 1991 (aged 77)
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) 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 Ellington (he also greatly admired Count Basie). Barnet was a pioneer in leading integrated bands (as early as 1935). And, although chiefly a tenor saxophonist (where he developed an original sound out of the style of Coleman Hawkins), Barnet was … read more
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) 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 t… read more
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) 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 Ellington (he also grea… read more

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1 Play track Charlie Barnet Skyliner
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2 Leapin' At The Lincoln Spanish Kick
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3 Hop on the Skyliner Skyliner (Alternate Take)
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4 Rhapsody In Barnet You've Got Me Voodoo'd
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5 Drop Me Off In Harlem West End Blues
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6 Play track Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie The Right Idea
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7 Play track Charlie Barnet Cherokee
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8 Scotch and Soda Shake Rattle and Roll
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9 Forty Cups of Coffee (High Class Jazz and Blues Moments) Drop me off in harlem
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10 Leapin' At The Lincoln Leapin' at the Lincoln
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  1. 32,358 listeners

    1941 · 12 tracks

    Charlie Barnet
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    The Everest Years
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    Leapin' At The Lincoln
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