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170:. Known in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, 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
313:." He played a 12-string hybrid mando-guitar, plugged directly into the recording console, at Brian Wilson's request. Kessel eventually left studio work to concentrate on his jazz career both onstage and on records. Along with solo work, he formed the ensemble
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artist signature guitars in
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because the three of them often won polls conducted by
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The Jazz Guitar Artistry of Barney Kessel: Guitar Solo
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1731:The Jazz Guitar Artistry of Barney Kessel, Vol. 2
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2294:NAMM Oral History Collection
1769:Barney Kessel: A Jazz Legend
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601:What's New... Barney Kessel?
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2428:Exploring the Scene!
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1603:Can't We Be Friends?
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2414:Poll Winners Three!
1846:"Barney Kessel, 80"
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1450:Born to Be with You
1429:Rockin' With Robbin
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1119:Things Are Swingin'
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502:Poll Winners Three!
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311:Wouldn't It Be Nice
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627:I Remember Django
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271:Julie Is Her Name
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