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 April 1, 1910 (Boston), Died October 8, 1974 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1959

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

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Recordings (Results 201-220 of 220 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 106809 3/18/1959 Aqua-tonic Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106810 3/18/1959 Maroon Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106811 3/18/1959 Black and tan fantasy Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106812 3/18/1959 Mood indigo Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106813 3/18/1959 Blue serge Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106814 3/18/1959 Golden cress Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106815 3/18/1959 The moon was yellow Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca 106816 3/18/1959 Down of a greenhorn Mercer Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 145 10-in. September 1945 Chelsea bridge Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 146 10-in. September 1945 [Unknown title(s)] Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 147 10-in. September 1945 [Unknown title(s)] Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 148 10-in. September 1945 I cover the waterfront Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 151 10-in. September 1945 [Unknown title(s)] Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 152 10-in. September 1945 Dear Max Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Signature SRC 153 10-in. September 1945 [Unknown title(s)] Johnny Bothwell Swingtet instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca N 2994 10-in. 1/2/1945 Midriff Duke Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, clarinet  
Decca GB 6038 10-in. 7/13/1933 Hyde Park (Every tub) Duke Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca GB 6039 10-in. 7/13/1933 Harlem speaks Duke Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca GB 6040 10-in. 7/13/1933 Ain't misbehavin' Duke Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca GB 6041 10-in. 7/13/1933 Chicago Duke Ellington Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet  
(Results 201-220 of 220 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carney, Harry," accessed June 6, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

Carney, Harry. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

"Carney, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 6 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190

External Sources

Wikipedia: Harry Carney

Discogs: Harry Carney

Allmusic: Harry Carney

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Carney, Harry - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81071433

Wikidata: Harry Carney - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1375567

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/195550

MusicBrainz: Harry Carney - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/48f34bd6-dc5d-41ba-8cd5-0495787f13fa

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