Harry Carney

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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 176-200 of 243 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D5VB-0518	10-in.	7/30/1945	Things ain't what they used to be	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Victor	D5VB-0662	10-in.	10/8/1945	Tell ya what I'm gonna do	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D5VB-0663	10-in.	10/8/1945	Come to baby, do!	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D5VB-0949	10-in.	11/26/1945	I'm just a lucky so-and-so	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Al Hibbler	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D5VB-0951	10-in.	11/26/1945	The wonder of you	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2093	10-in.	7/9/1946	Rockabye river	Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Duke Ellington	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2095	10-in.	7/9/1946	Transblucency (a blue fog that you can almost see through)	Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Duke Ellington	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2096	10-in.	7/9/1946	Just squeeze me (but don't tease me)	Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Duke Ellington	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2113	10-in.	8/26/1946	Back home again in Indiana	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Piano solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2114	10-in.	8/26/1946	Blue is the night	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Piano solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2115	10-in.	8/26/1946	Lover man (Oh, where can you be?)	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with piano and female vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2116	10-in.	8/26/1946	Just you, just me	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Piano solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2117	10-in.	8/26/1946	Beale Street blues	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Piano solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Victor	D6VB-2130	10-in.	9/3/1946	Swamp fire	Duke Ellington Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Victor	D6VB-2131	10-in.	9/3/1946	Royal garden blues	Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Duke Ellington	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
OKeh	W404804	10-in.	1/8/1931	Rockin' in rhythm	Harlem Footwarmers	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E35801	10-in.	1/14/1931	Rockin’ in rhythm	Jungle Band	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
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	B20911	10-in.	3/31/1937	Carelessly	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Brunswick	B20912	10-in.	3/31/1937	How could you?	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Brunswick	B20913	10-in.	3/31/1937	Moanin' low	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	102955		7/23/1957	Star dust	The Ellingtonians ; Al Hibbler		instrumentalist, baritone saxophone