Harry Carney

Harry Carney

Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was a jazz saxophonist and clarinettist who spent over four decades as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. He played a variety of instruments but primarily used the baritone saxophone, being a critical influence on the instrument in jazz.

Birth and Death Data: Born Boston, Died October 8, 1974 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1959

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet, soprano saxophone, saxophone, composer, bass clarinet, songwriter, vocalist

Notes: Harry Carney's full name is Harry Howell Carney.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 276-300 of 391 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	B16974	10-in.	3/5/1935	Moonlight fiesta (Porto Rican chaos)	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Brunswick	B17406	10-in.	4/30/1935	In a sentimental mood	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17407	10-in.	4/30/1935	Showboat shuffle	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17408	10-in.	4/30/1935	Merry-go-round	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17409	10-in.	4/30/1935	Admiration	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17974	10-in.	8/19/1935	Cotton	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17975	10-in.	8/19/1935	Truckin'	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B17976	10-in.	8/19/1935	Accent on youth	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18072	10-in.	9/12/1935	Reminiscing in tempo	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18073	10-in.	9/12/1935	Reminiscing in tempo	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18074	10-in.	9/12/1935	Reminiscing in tempo	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18075	10-in.	9/12/1935	Reminiscing in tempo	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18734	10-in.	2/27/1936	Isn't love the strangest thing	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18735	10-in.	2/27/1936	(There is) No greater love	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18736	10-in.	2/27/1936	Clarinet lament	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18737	10-in.	2/27/1936	Echoes of Harlem	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18738	10-in.	2/28/1936	Love is like a cigarette	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18739	10-in.	2/28/1936	Kissin' my baby	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B18740	10-in.	2/28/1936	Oh, babe! Maybe someday	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Brunswick	B19495	10-in.	6/30/1936	It's like reaching for the moon	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Brunswick	B19496	10-in.	6/30/1936	These foolish things	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Brunswick	B19498	10-in.	6/30/1936	I cried for you	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Brunswick	B19499	10-in.	6/30/1936	Guess who?	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Brunswick	B19562	10-in.	7/17/1936	Shoe shine boy	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Brunswick	B19563	10-in.	7/17/1936	It was a sad night in Harlem	Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone

(Results 276-300 of 391 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carney, Harry," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

Carney, Harry. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

"Carney, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.