Barney Kessel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Barney Kessel

American jazz guitarist

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1923

Place of Birth: Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 06-May-2004

Profession: guitarist, jazz guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Noted in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, 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 informally known as the Wrecking Crew.