Barney Kessel

(1923-2004)

American musician

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Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Noted in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a "first call" guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions. Kessel was a member of the group of session musicians informally known as the Wrecking Crew.

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Born	Bernard Kessel 17 October 1923 Muskogee, Oklahoma
Died	6 May 2004 (aged 80) San Diego, California
Zodiac	Libra
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Gail Farmer - · · m. 1949; div. 1960 info edit

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B.J. Baker 1927-2002 · singer, songwriter and vocal contractor · m. 1961; div. 1973 info edit

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Phyllis Magary Van Doren - · · m. 1992 info edit

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David info 1st child with Gail Farmer Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Daniel info 2nd child with Gail Farmer Male b. 7 Feb 1951 · Age: 74 · 1951- · Celebrity Baby

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