Barney Kessel | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 17, 1923 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2004 (aged 80) San Diego, California |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, R&B, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1940s–1992 |
| Labels | Contemporary, Reprise, Black Lion, Concord Jazz, RCA Victor, Sonet, Savoy |
Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist. Known in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a "first call" guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions. Kessel was a member of the group of session musicians informally known as the Wrecking Crew.