Danny Barker
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Daniel Moses Barker, also known as Danny Barker, born January 13, 1909, in New Orleans, was an American jazz musician, vocalist, and author. He started playing banjo after beginning his musical journey on clarinet and drums. In 1930, he moved to New York City and transitioned to guitar, collaborating with acts such as Fess Williams, Billy Fowler, and the White Brothers. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, he played with notable figures including Cab Calloway, Lucky Millinder, Benny Carter, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet. In the 1960s, his work with the Fairview Baptist Church Brass Band was pivotal in nurturing new talent. He published two books on jazz history: Bourbon Street Black (1973) and A Life In Jazz (1986). He died March 13, 1994.
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- My Honey's Lovin' Arms featuring Danny Barker
- At Sundown featuring Danny Barker
- Heartaches featuring Danny Barker
- Ad Lib Blues featuring Danny Barker
- Sweet Lovin' Man featuring Danny Barker
- I Used to Love You featuring Danny Barker
- The Sheik of Araby featuring Danny Barker
- Sweet Lorraine featuring Danny Barker
- There'll Be Some Changes Made featuring Danny Barker
- Farewell Blues featuring Danny Barker
- September in the Rain featuring Danny Barker
- Love Is Just Around the Corner featuring Danny Barker
- Lonesome Road featuring Danny Barker
- Black and Blue featuring Danny Barker
- Summertime featuring Danny Barker
- A Good Man Is Hard to Find featuring Danny Barker
- Sweet Georgia Brown featuring Danny Barker
- When the Saints Go Marching in #1 featuring Danny Barker
- Undecided by Danny Barker
- I Found a New Baby featuring Danny Barker
- Ja-Da featuring Danny Barker
- Organ Grinder Blues featuring Danny Barker
- You Got The Right Key But The Wrong Keyhole
- St. James Infirmary
