Harry Carney | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Harry Howell Carney |
| Born | April 1, 1910 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 8, 1974 (aged 64) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | baritone saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1920s–1970s |
Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was a jazz saxophonist and clarinettist who spent over four decades as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. He played a variety of instruments, but primarily used the baritone saxophone, being a critical influence on the instrument in jazz.