Bill Barber | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John William Barber |
| Born | May 21, 1920 Hornell, New York |
| Died | June 18, 2007 (aged 87) Bronxville, New York |
| Genres | Jazz, swing |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tuba |
| Years active | 1940s–2004 |
| Formerly of | Miles Davis |
John William Barber (May 21, 1920 – June 18, 2007) was an American jazz tubist. He is considered by many to be the first person to play tuba in modern jazz.[1] He recorded with Miles Davis on the albums Birth of the Cool, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead.[2]
- ^ Chadbourne, Eugene. "Billy Barber". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Keepnews, Peter (29 June 2007). "Bill Barber, Who Brought the Tuba to Famed Jazz Sessions, Is Dead at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 August 2020.