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Also known as Harry Howell Carney

American jazz musician (1910–1974)

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1910-04-01
Active to
1974-10-08

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Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was an American jazz musician whose virtuosity on the baritone saxophone influenced generations of subsequent players. He also performed on clarinet and bass clarinet, as well as alto saxophone in the early years of his career. Mainly known for his 45-year tenure in Duke Ellington's Orchestra, Carney's strong, steady saxophone often served as the anchor of Duke's music. Harry Howell Carney was born in 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts. <a href="

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harry
Family name
Carney
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Boston
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
saxophonist
Genre
jazz
Instrument
clarinet
Image
(Portrait of Harry Carney, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C., 193-) (LOC) (4888670720).jpg
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date of birth
1910-04-01
date of death
1974-10-08
Commons category
Harry Carney
ethnic group
African Americans
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