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Harry Carney was an American jazz baritone saxophonist and clarinetist who was best known for his long association with Duke Ellington's orchestra. He was born on April 1, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts. He began playing the saxophone at the age of 12 and was soon playing professionally in local bands. In 1927, he joined Ellington's orchestra and remained with the band for the next 50 years. He was known for his soulful, bluesy sound and was a major contributor to the Ellington sound. He also wrote several compositions for the band, including "Mood Indigo" and "Rockin' in Rhythm". Carney was a major influence on many jazz musicians, including John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Charles Mingus. He was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1975. He died on October 8, 1974 in New York City.

Popular As Harry Howell Carney
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 1 April 1910
Birthday 1 April
Birthplace Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Date of death 8 October, 1974
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Harry Carney's Wife?

His wife is Dorothy (? - 8 October 1974) ( his death)

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Harry Carney Net Worth

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1943

Began on piano at the age of six, before specialising on clarinet by the age of thirteen. Later took up alto sax and baritone sax. Doubled on bass clarinet from 1943.

1927

Joined a student band at the age of thirteen. In New York with the Fess Williams Orchestra at the Savoy Ballroom. From June 1927 until Ellington's death, served as the longest standing member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

1910

Harry Carney was born on April 1, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Harry Howell Carney. He was married to Dorothy.