Artist
Danny Barker
New Orleans, United States · 1909 – 1994
Danny Barker is a musician from New Orleans, United States, active 1909–1994. Their discography on Gatefold includes 1 record. They also recorded with Benny Carter and His Orchestra and Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra.
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1909
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Biography
American jazz guitarist, banjoist and composer, born January 13, 1909 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died March 13, 1994 in the same city. Married to singer Blue Lu Barker.
After playing in several local groups, went to New York in 1930 to play in swing bands. First recordings with Dave Nelson's Harlem Hot Shots (New York, 1931). During the mid-1940s, much sought after rhythm man, mainly with Pops Foster and Baby Dodds. Returned to New Orleans in 1965.
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Danny Barker — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Benny Carter and His Orchestra
A project Danny Barker was part of.
Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra
A project Danny Barker was part of.
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