Eddie Barefield | |
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.jpg) Barefield c. 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward Emanuel Barefield |
| Born | December 12, 1909 Scandia, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1991 (aged 81) New York City, U. S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, clarinet |
Edward Emanuel Barefield (December 12, 1909 – January 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. Barefield's musical career included work as an arranger of the ABC Orchestra and for the "Endorsed by Dorsey: program on WOR. He also appeared in several films.[1] He married performer Connie Harris.
- ^ "Eddie Barefield, 81; Played Saxophone In Major Big Bands". The New York Times. January 8, 1991. ISSN 0362-4331.