Barney Kessel

American jazz guitarist.
Born on 17 October 1923 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
Died on 6 May 2004, University Heights, San Diego, USA.
Father of [a=Dan Kessel] and [a=David Kessel]. Married to from 1961 until their divorce in 1980.
Generally considered to be one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a “first call” guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions. Kessel was a member of the group of session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew.