Bill Barber (musician)

Bill Barber
Background information
Birth nameJohn William Barber
Born(1920-05-21)May 21, 1920
Hornell, New York
DiedJune 18, 2007(2007-06-18) (aged 87)
Bronxville, New York
GenresJazz, swing
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTuba
Years active1940s–2004
Formerly ofMiles Davis

John William Barber (May 21, 1920 – June 18, 2007) was an American jazz tubist. He is considered by many to be the first person to play tuba in modern jazz. He recorded with Miles Davis on the albums Birth of the Cool, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead.

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