Barney Kessel

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Barney Kessel was one of the greatest guitarists in jazz

Jazz guitarist Barney Kessel was a regular with Oscar Peterson, but teamed with many other greats including Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Julie London, Ray Brown, Shelley Manne and Stephane Grappelli.

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Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 - May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. 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 known as The Wrecking Crew.

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The Poll Winners

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Barney Kessel Rare Performances 1962-1991

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Let's Cook!

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The First Four Albums

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Poll Winners Three!

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Stephane Grappelli Meets Barney Kessel

Release Date: 03/01/1991

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Let's Cook!

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Barney Kessel Rare Performances 1962-1991

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Poll Winners Three!

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Jazz Ballads - Classic Collection of Jazz (2 CD Set)

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Jazz Guitar Artistry of Barney Kessel, Vol. 3 (Book)

Release Date: 06/15/2002

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Barney Kessel Jazz Legend (Book)

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Barney Kessel: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of His Guitar Styles and Techniques (Guitar Signature Licks)

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Upper Classmen

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Jimmy Rowles & Barney Kessel "Upper Classmen" LP / CDR Combo

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Jack Grassel - 20 Top Jazz Guitar Lessons (Instructional/Guitar/DVD)

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Jazz Guitar Master Class: Interactive Jazz/Pop Guitar Lessons with CD-ROMS

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Jazz Improvisation for Guitar (REH Pro Lessons)

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101 Uptown Jazz Chord Progressions with Guitar Chord Frames

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Jazz Guitar Chord System (Acoustic Guitar Magazine's Private Lessons)

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