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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.

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  • George Barnes (* 17. Juli 1921 in , Illinois; † 5. September 1977 in Concord, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Gitarrist. Nach eigenen Angaben spielte er bereits 1931 eine elektrische Gitarre, sechs Jahre vor Charlie Christian. Er war auf jeden Fall einer der ersten, die Aufnahmen mit der elektrischen Gitarre einspielten. Bereits mit 13 Jahren arbeitete Barnes als Musiker. Mitte der 1930er-Jahre tourte er im mittleren Westen der USA. 1938 war er in Chicago als Studiomusiker für NBC tätig. Er begleitete Blues-Größen wie Big Bill Broonzy und Washboard Sam bei ihren Aufnahmen. Nach seinem Militärdienst während des Zweiten Weltkriegs arbeitete Barnes wieder im Studio und trat mit seinem eigenen Oktett auf. Anfang der 1960er bildete Barnes mit dem Gitarristen Carl Kress ein vielbeachtetes Duo, später mit dem Gitarristen Bucky Pizzarelli. 1962 arbeitete er mit Bob Dylan (The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan). In den 1970er-Jahren leitete Barnes zusammen mit dem Kornettisten Ruby Braff ein eher ungewöhnliches Quartett. Er machte auch Aufnahmen mit Joe Venuti. George Barnes starb 1977 in Kalifornien. (de)
  • 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. (en)
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  • 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. (en)
  • George Barnes (* 17. Juli 1921 in , Illinois; † 5. September 1977 in Concord, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Gitarrist. Nach eigenen Angaben spielte er bereits 1931 eine elektrische Gitarre, sechs Jahre vor Charlie Christian. Er war auf jeden Fall einer der ersten, die Aufnahmen mit der elektrischen Gitarre einspielten. Bereits mit 13 Jahren arbeitete Barnes als Musiker. Mitte der 1930er-Jahre tourte er im mittleren Westen der USA. 1938 war er in Chicago als Studiomusiker für NBC tätig. Er begleitete Blues-Größen wie Big Bill Broonzy und Washboard Sam bei ihren Aufnahmen. (de)
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