Barry Galbraith

American guitarist (1919–1983)

Barry Galbraith was an American guitarist (1919-1983). He was a member of Claude Thornhill’s band from 1941-1942 and again from 1946-1949. After moving to New York, he played with Babe Russin, Art Tatum, Red Norvo, Hal McIntyre, and Teddy Powell. He served in the army during World War II and later became a studio musician in the '50s and '60s, playing with Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Tal Farlow, and Gil Evans. Galbraith appears on the albums Clarinescapade featuring Elvin Jones and J.J. Johnson, and Guitar And The Wind. His most popular songs include Bull Market and I Won’t Dance. 

About

FROM
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
BORN
December 18, 1919
GENRE
Jazz