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Barney Kessel Vinyl Records

Barney Kessel (1923-2004) was an American jazz guitarist and one of the most influential and prolific jazz guitarists of the 20th century. He is best known for his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet and his solo career. His contributions to jazz guitar and his influence on other jazz guitarists are immense.

Kessel's most notable albums include Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By (1960), The Poll Winners (1960), and Easy Like (1961). His standout songs include "Easy Like," "My Old Flame," and "The Song Is You."

An interesting fact about Barney Kessel is that he was a sought-after session musician, playing on recordings by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and others. He was also an early adopter of electric guitar, having purchased one of the first available in the 1940s.