Charlie Barnet

Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet in The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
Charlie Barnet in The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
Background information
Birth nameCharles Daly Barnet
Born(1913-10-26)October 26, 1913
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1991(1991-09-04) (aged 77)
San Diego, California, U.S.
GenresSwing, big band
Occupation(s)Bandleader, musician, composer
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1932–1967
Formerly ofBuddy DeFranco, Roy Eldridge, Neal Hefti, Billy May

Charles Daly Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.[1]

His major recordings were "Nagasaki", "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong Idea", "Scotch and Soda", "In a Mizz", and "Southland Shuffle".

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 33/4. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.