name

Harry Carney, Saxophone

dates

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

birth place

Boston, MA

description

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

hot disc

Duke Ellington: The Complete RCA Victor Mid-Forties Recordings

more info

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