Danny Barker was a Jazz Great that brought the Banjo to the Fore of the Genre, during his interesting life he helped to launch the careers of modern Jazz Superstars, most notably Wynton Marsalis. Please take a listen here and Have a great Saturday: Nobody knows you when you're down and out , St'James Infirmary Blues , Eh La Bas and My Red Indian
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Barker
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Daniel Moses Barker |
| Born | January 13, 1909 |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 1994 (aged 85) |
| Genres | Jazz Blues music Creole |
| Occupations | Vocalist Guitarist Banjoist |
| Instruments | vocals Guitar Banjo Ukelele |
| Associated acts | Cab Calloway Blue Lu Barker Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band |
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