Robert Barry
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Robert Barry was an American musician whose career spanned both the Broadway stage and the jazz world. Active on Broadway from 1954 to 1976, he also worked as a percussionist with a number of prominent figures in jazz.
His Broadway appearances included The Saint of Bleecker Street, the musical Candide, and So Long, 174th Street. These credits placed him on the New York stage across more than two decades.
As a percussionist, Barry performed alongside Miles Davis, Gene Ammons, Fred Anderson, and Johnny Griffin. He became particularly associated with Sun Ra and The Sun Ra Arkestra, a connection that represented a defining aspect of his musical identity.
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