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Dan Barrett

Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955, in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist. The earliest mention of Dan Barrett was in the Melody Maker, 10 February 1973, which reported that he played "Ory's Creole Trombone" at the end of Kid Ory's Funeral on 28 January that year. He also played with Teddy Buckner, Andy Blakeney, and Alton Redd, all members of Ory's band, during the funeral proceedings.

Dan Barrett

Dan Barrett and Fraser MacPherson in 1989

Courtesy of the Fraser MacPherson estate c/o Guy MacPherson · Dan Barrett, Fraser MacPherson, 1989 · CC BY 2.0

Name
Dan Barrett
Born
14 December 1955
Birthplace
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
United States
Fields
jazz

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Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955, in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist. The earliest mention of Dan Barrett was in the Melody Maker, 10 February 1973, which reported that he played "Ory's Creole Trombone" at the end of Kid Ory's Funeral on 28 January that year. He also played with Teddy Buckner, Andy Blakeney, and Alton Redd, all members of Ory's band, during the funeral proceedings.

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