Stan Barker (24 May 1926 – 2 July 1997) was an

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born in

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. He has taught in a variety of educational institutions, including the

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, the ''Belfast School of Music'', ''Merseyside Arts'', ''South Wales Art Association'' and the ''Southport Arts Centre''. In addition to teaching jazz, Barker has done recordings and gigs with such artists as

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. Barker did not become a professional musician until the age of 50 when he formed the ''Stan Barker Trio''. Barker died at the age of 71.

Discography

*''Stan Barker Trio-Volume 1'' (Very Rare) ( Nelson Records) *''Stan Barker and Digby Fairweather: Let's Duet'' (

Essex Records Essex Records was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1951 by Dave Miller (producer), David Miller primarily to record contemporary country and western, rhythm and blues as well as jazz and Gospel music, gospel. Jack Howard was the promot ...

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