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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Bernard Kessel 17 October 1923 Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Died |
6 May 2004 (aged 80) San Diego, California
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Zodiac | Libra |
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