George Barnes

George Warren Barnes (July 17, 1921– September 5, 1977) was an American swing jazz guitarist. He was also a conductor and arranger of music, and became the youngest ever for NBC when he was hired by them in that role at the age of seventeen. At this age he was considered a great player by many musicians including Tommy Dorsey, and Jimmy McPartland. Barnes also later became a recording engineer. During his career Barnes recorded with singers Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Patti Page, Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, Billy Eckstine and Johnny Mathis among many others. He was an inspiration and influence to the musician Roy Clark and guitarists Herb Ellis and Merle Travis, among others.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 17, 1921 (Illinois), Died September 5, 1977 (Concord)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: electric guitar, guitar

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Recordings (Results 276-277 of 277 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 105182 6/19/1958 Early in the morning Buddy Holly instrumentalist, electric guitar  
Decca 105183 6/19/1958 Now we're one Buddy Holly instrumentalist, electric guitar  
(Results 276-277 of 277 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Barnes, George," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104930.

Barnes, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104930.

"Barnes, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104930

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