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 Dan Kessel and David Kessel. Married to [a490513] 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.