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Harry Carney, Saxophone

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b. April 01, 1910; d. October 08, 1974

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Boston, MA

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Known as the first giant of the baritone sax in jazz, his horn was the longtime anchor of the Duke Ellington band.

hot disc

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Duke Ellington: The Complete RCA Victor Mid-Forties Recordings

more info

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Carney

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