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 Play track Leapin' At The Lincoln Spanish Kick
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3 Play track Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie The Right Idea
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4 Drop Me Off In Harlem West End Blues
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5 Play track Forty Cups of Coffee (High Class Jazz and Blues Moments) Drop me off in harlem
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6 Play track Charlie Barnet Cherokee
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7 Hop on the Skyliner Skyliner (Alternate Take)
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8 Drop Me Off In Harlem That Old Black Magic
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9 Play track Charlie Barnet on Planet Swing Wichita Windstorm
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10 Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra 1939-1940 Scotch and Soda
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  1. 32,367 listeners

    1941 · 12 tracks

    Charlie Barnet
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    12 Jul 2005 · 23 tracks

    The Everest Years
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    1 Jan 2000 · 20 tracks

    Leapin' At The Lincoln
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    The Capitol Big Band Sessions
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