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Wilen Barney

• Remembering (May 25, 1996)

★ March 4, 1937 · Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d-Azur
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
EntertainmentWork in teamEntertain/BusinessEntertain/MusicTravel for workDivorceeDestiny Number 11Soul Number 11
Biography

Who is Wilen Barney?

French musician, a tenor saxophonist. He grew up in the USA, recorded with Roy Haynes (1954), and around 1955 appeared at the Club St.-Germain in Paris with Kenny Clarke, J.J. Johnson, Benny Golson, and Bud Powell. After recording with John Lewis in 1956, he worked again with Powell, 1957-1959. Wilen worked along with Miles Davis in the recording of the soundtrack to the film "L’ascenseur Pour L’échafaud," 1957 as well as recording with Milt Jackson, 1958 and Kenny Dorham, 1959. As a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers he worked on the soundtrack of the film "Dangerous Liaisons." Wilen lived in Africa from 1968 to 1973 and in 1977 returned to Nice. In 1982 he embraced jazz-rock, and experimented with a fusion of jazz and African rhythms; in his later work he favored a bop style that recalls his playing in the late 1950s. He married on 12 August 1976 and divorced on 6 October 1990. Died of cancer on 25 May 1996, Aubervilliers, France. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Barney Wilen (1937–1999) – Public Profile

Alternate spelling: Wilen Barney. Primarily known as Barney Wilen.

Basic information

  • Birth: 4 March 1937, Nice, France
  • Occupation: Jazz saxophonist and composer
  • Nationality: French

Biographical overview

Barney Wilen was a prominent figure in the European jazz scene from the 1950s onward. Recognized for his lyrical saxophone voice and contributions to the vocabulary of modern French jazz, he worked across French and international ensembles and participated in collaborations that helped shape postwar European jazz.

Career highlights

  • Active within the Parisian and broader European jazz communities across multiple decades.
  • Led ensembles and released recordings as a bandleader, contributing to the documentation of mid-to-late 20th century jazz in France.
  • Engaged in projects spanning performance, collaboration, and occasional soundtrack work within the arts scene.

Discography and recordings (highlights)

For a detailed, verifiable discography, consult credible music databases such as Discogs and AllMusic. Public catalogs preserve his recordings across various labels and formats from the 1950s onward.

News and public presence

There is limited ongoing news about active projects, reflecting his passing in 1999. Jazz historians and archival releases occasionally feature retrospectives or rediscovered performances, contributing to his enduring legacy.

Social media and online presence

There are no official verified social media accounts associated with Barney Wilen. Any contemporary pages or fan profiles are not official representations and should be cross-checked with authoritative sources.

Recent projects and legacy

Posthumous releases and archival compilations related to his work appear periodically on jazz-focused labels and repositories. His influence persists in discussions of European modern jazz and the development of the French saxophonist tradition in the 20th century.

Public information sources

Common references include Wikipedia, Discogs, and AllMusic. For scholarly or deep-dive research, cross-reference multiple credible sources to confirm biographical details and discography.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Wilen Barney's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Wilen Barney's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Hamsa Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Wilen Barney live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Wilen Barney, in order.

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Rahu / Venus / Jupiter
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What do Wilen Barney's numerology numbers say?

Wilen Barney's core numbers are Destiny 11, Soul Urge 11, Personality 4, Karmic Debt 33.

◎Destiny
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

⚖Karmic Debt
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1954
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1954 (Recording with Roy Haynes)
1955
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1955 (Club St. Germain appearance)
1956
Career
Begin Major Project 1956 (Worked with John Lewis)
1957
Career
Begin Major Project 1957 (Worked two years with Bud Powell)
1968
Family
Change residence 1968 (Lived in Africa five years)
1976
Relationship
Marriage 12 August 1976
1977
Family
Change residence 1977 (Moved back to Nice)
1982
Career
Begin Major Project 1982 (Began working in jazz-rock)
1990
Relationship
Divorce dates 6 October 1990 (After 14 years)
1996
Death
Death by Disease 25 May 1996 (Cancer, age 59)
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