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The Great Guitars
Band,
Jazz
Guitar 'supergroup' first performing together in 1973 who released several live records. Performing intermittently as they had solo careers as well, the band was comprised of Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, and Barney Kessel. A 1992 stroke marked the end of Kessel's career, and thereafter Byrd and Ellis would be joined by either Ron Escheté, Mundell Lowe, or Larry Coryell in later concerts.
Members
 | Charlie Byrd g 1925-1999 US |
 | Barney Kessel g 1923-2004 US |
 | Herb Ellis g 1921-2010 US |
Popular Tracks 
My Funny Valentine on The Return Of The Great Guitars by Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis & Mundell LoweTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Concord Jazz Heritage Series | The Great Guitars | 1998 | Compil. |
| Great Guitars At Charlie's Georgetown | The Great Guitars - Charlie Byrd - Barney Kessel - Herb Ellis | 1983 | Album |
| Great Guitars At The Winery | The Great Guitars / Charlie Byrd · Barney Kessel · Herb Ellis | 1980 | Album |
| Straight Tracks | The Great Guitars | 1978 | Album |
| Great Guitars | The Great Guitars / Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis | 1976 | Album |
| Great Guitars | The Great Guitars - Charlie Byrd / Barney Kessel / Herb Ellis | 1975 | Album |
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