Harry Carney

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, saxophone, composer, bass clarinet, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 251-266 of 266 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	106813		3/18/1959	Blue serge	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106814		3/18/1959	Golden cress	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106815		3/18/1959	The moon was yellow	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106816		3/18/1959	Down of a greenhorn	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 145	10-in.	September 1945	Chelsea bridge	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 146	10-in.	September 1945	[Unknown title(s)]	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 147	10-in.	September 1945	[Unknown title(s)]	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 148	10-in.	September 1945	I cover the waterfront	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 151	10-in.	September 1945	[Unknown title(s)]	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 152	10-in.	September 1945	Dear Max	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Signature	SRC 153	10-in.	September 1945	[Unknown title(s)]	Johnny Bothwell Swingtet	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	N 2994	10-in.	1/2/1945	Midriff	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
Decca	GB 6038	10-in.	7/13/1933	Hyde Park (Every tub)	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Decca	GB 6039	10-in.	7/13/1933	Harlem speaks	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Decca	GB 6040	10-in.	7/13/1933	Ain't misbehavin'	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Decca	GB 6041	10-in.	7/13/1933	Chicago	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone

(Results 251-266 of 266 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carney, Harry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

Carney, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

"Carney, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.