Harry Carney

Harry Carney Harry Carney American jazz saxophonist and clarinettist (1910–1974) 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. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Harry Carney Background information Born Harry Howell Carney (1910-04-01)April 1, 1910 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Died October 8, 1974(1974-10-08) (aged 64) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Baritone saxophone, clarinet Years active 1920s–1970s Close Early life Carney was born on April 1, 1910, in Boston, Massachusetts.[1] In Boston, he grew up close…

GENRES: Jazz, Baritone Saxophone