Eddie Barefield

Eddie Barefield

Ben Webster, Eddie Barefield, Buck Clayton, Benny Morton, Famous Door NYC, ca October 1947. Photography by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Birth name Edward Emanuel Barefield
Born December 12, 1909
Origin Iowa, United States
Died January 4, 1991 (aged 81)
New York City, New York
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, arranger
Instruments saxophone, clarinet

Edward Emanuel "Eddie" Barefield (December 12, 1909 in Iowa – January 4, 1991 in New York City) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Bennie Moten, Fletcher Henderson, Don Redman, Coleman Hawkins, Sammy Price, Bernie Young, and Ben Webster. Barefield's musical career also included work with ABC and WOR radio as well as appearances in several films.[1]

Barefeld died of a heart attack at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on January 4, 1991.[2]

Leader Discography

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Eddie Barefield, 81; Played Saxophone In Major Big Bands". The New York Times. January 8, 1991. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Eddie Barefield, Ex-musician, Dies". Reading Eagle. January 7, 1991. Retrieved October 19, 2010.

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