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 226-250 of 266 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	103166	8/27/1957	Cherry	The Ellingtonians ; Al Hibbler	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	103169	8/27/1957	White Christmas	The Ellingtonians ; Al Hibbler	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	103170	8/27/1957	How blue can you get	Chubby Kemp and the Ellingtonians	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	103171	8/27/1957	Set 'em up	Sara Ford and the Ellingtonians	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	103172	8/27/1957	Honeysuckle rose	The Ellingtonians ; Al Hibbler	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105297	7/14/1958	Steppin' into swing society	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105298	7/14/1958	Black butterfly	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105299	7/14/1958	Got my foot in the door	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105300	7/17/1958	Indelible	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105301	7/17/1958	Ruint	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105302	7/17/1958	Frolic Sam	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105303	7/17/1958	Be patient	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105304	7/22/1958	If you were in my place	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105305	7/22/1958	The gal from Joe's	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105306	7/22/1958	Afternoon moon	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105307	7/22/1958	Broadway babe	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	105308	7/22/1958	Yearning for love	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106805	3/16/1959	Cherry pink	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106806	3/16/1959	Azure	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106807	3/16/1959	Little white lies	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106808	3/18/1959	Coral rock	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106809	3/18/1959	Aqua-tonic	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106810	3/18/1959	Maroon	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106811	3/18/1959	Black and tan fantasy	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	106812	3/18/1959	Mood indigo	Mercer Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone

(Results 226-250 of 266 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carney, Harry," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

Carney, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103190.

"Carney, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.