Barney Bigard. In a hotel room with his clarinet, New York, 1975

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Barney Bigard in a hotel room with his clarinet, New York, 1975.

Barney Bigard (by name Albany Leon “Barney“Bigard) was an American jazz clarinetist known for his 15-year tenure with Duke Ellington. He also played Tenor saxophone. In December 1927, Bigard joined Duke Ellington's orchestra in New York. He played with Ellington until 1942. They played primarily at the Cotton Club until 1931, then toured almost nonstop for over a decade. With Ellington, he was the featured clarinet soloist, while also doing section work on tenor saxophone.

b. March 3, 1906 in New Orleans Louisiana.
d. June 27, 1980 in Culver City California.

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