Charlie Barnet
JazzCharlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) was unusual in several ways. One of the few jazzmen to... more
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A Night in 1939 - Charlie Barnet Big Band Swing
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Swingsation: Charlie Barnet...
Make Believe Ballroom (Rema...
Cherokee
The Everest Years
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The Best of Jazz Greats Art...
Charlie Barnet Greatest Hits
Live! On 52nd Street, 1939
Sing Boat Songs
The Jubilee Shows No. 207 &...
Hop on the Skyliner
The Best of Charie Barnet
Charlie Barnet Big Band 1967
Scotch & Soda
Charlie Barnet
Where Was I (Remastered) - ...
Cherokee
The Very Best of Charlie Ba...
Nagasaki
Shake, Rattle'n Roll
Skyliner (Selected Recordings)
Jazz Masters: Charlie Barnet
Redskin Romp
Sophisticated Swing
June 1957 - Live from the S...
Albums
Uptown Blues
Rabble Rouser
Swell & Super
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About Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) was unusual in several ways. One of the few jazzmen to be born a millionaire, Barnet was a bit of a playboy throughout his life, ending up with a countless number of ex-wives and anecdotes. He was one of the few white big band leaders of the swing era to openly embrace the music of Duke Ellington (he also greatly admired Count Basie). Barnet was a pioneer in leading integrated bands (as early as 1935). Read more on Last.fmSource: Last.fm