Danny Barker

American jazz guitarist, banjoist and composer, born January 13, 1909 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died March 13, 1994 in the same city. Married to singer [a=Blue Lu Barker].

After playing in several local groups, went to New York in 1930 to play in swing bands. First recordings with Dave Nelson's Harlem Hot Shots (New York, 1931). During the mid-1940s, much sought after rhythm man, mainly with [a307454] and [a326791]. Returned to New Orleans in 1965.