Charlie Barnet

Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet
	Barnet in New York City, c. August 1946; by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Born	Charles Daly Barnet; October 26, 1913; New York City, U.S.
Died	September 4, 1991 (aged 77); San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres	Swing; big band;
Occupations	Musician; bandleader; composer;
Instrument	Saxophone
Years active	1932–1967
Formerly of	Buddy DeFranco; Roy Eldridge; Neal Hefti; Billy May;

Charles Daly Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.

His major recordings were "Nagasaki", "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong Idea", "Scotch and Soda", "In a Mizz", and "Southland Shuffle".