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Barney Kessel was an American jazz guitarist renowned for his knowledge of chords and chord-based melodies. Throughout his career, he played with prominent jazz groups and was a sought-after studio musician for film and television recordings. In the 1950s, he was a member of the Oscar Peterson trio and recorded a series of albums with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne under the name The Poll Winners. Notable albums include "To Swing or Not to Swing" and "Some Like It Hot". Kessel was also known for his collaborations with pop artists such as The Monkees and The Beach Boys. The products available from the artist Barney Kessel include CDs.
