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Barney Bigard was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist. He is best known for his work with Duke Ellington's orchestra from the mid-1920s to 1942. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and began playing professionally in his teens. He played with many of the great jazz musicians of the time, including Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Fats Waller. He was a member of Ellington's orchestra for 16 years, and was featured on many of their recordings. After leaving Ellington, he continued to perform and record with other jazz greats, including Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, and Count Basie. He also appeared in several films, including The Benny Goodman Story and The Glenn Miller Story. He died in 1980 at the age of 74.

Popular As Albany Leon Bigard
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March 1906
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 27 June, 1980
Died Place Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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1961

He led his own sextet, and toured Europe and Africa for the State Department, 1961-1962.

1945

He was awarded the Esquire Jazz (Silver) Award, 1945-46-48. He was a member of the Hot Club of France.

1928

Barney Bigard was educated at Straight College, and was a clarinetist in Duke Ellington's orchestra, 1928-1942, and was also with King Oliver, Charlie Elgar, Luis Russell, Freddie Slack, Kid Ory, and the Louis Armstrong All-Star Concert Group, touring worldwide, 1947-1955.