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Eddie Barefield

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American jazz musician (1909-1991)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1909 to 1991 · aged 81
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Edward Emanuel Barefield was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. Barefield's musical career included work as an arranger of the ABC Orchestra and for the "Endorsed by Dorsey: program on WOR.

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Ben Webster, Eddie Barefield, Buck Clayton, Benny Morton, Famous Door NYC, c. October 1947. Photography by William P. GottliebBen Webster, Eddie Barefield, Buck Clayton, Benny Morton, Famous Door NYC, c. October 1947. Photography by William P. Gottlieb

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About this person

Edward Emanuel Barefield was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. Barefield's musical career included work as an arranger of the ABC Orchestra and for the "Endorsed by Dorsey: program on WOR. He also appeared in several films. He married performer Connie Harris.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1991 · aged 81
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