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Barry began his career while still enrolled at the Curtis Institute of Music. His versatility has earned him respect as a “crossover” artist, performing in venues ranging from Lincoln Center to the House of Blues with anyone from the Royal Ballet, to the Jaco Pastorius Big Band, to R&B legend Aretha Franklin. Bass Trombonist for The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, OperaDelaware, Ocean City Pops and Reading Symphony Orchestra, former/original trombonist with Philly Transit Authority, and most recently a member of the horn/bone section of Jose Berrios y su Orquesta, he’s also performed in wide-ranging musical circles from classical(Luciano Pavarotti), commercial(Linda Eder), jazz(Randy Brecker), R&B(Patti Labelle), to Pop/Rock(Peter Cetera) and many, many, more—a “who’s who” performing in Philly, Atlantic City, and New York. In addition to his work as a trombonist, he is an Associate Conductor of Bravo Brass(the brass ensemble of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra), and Instructor of Low Brass at Drexel University.
Having carved out a career as an in-demand sideman, Barry is now emerging as a soloist. Looking ahead at the coming 2008-2009 season, he will be appearing with the Ocean City Pops, Drexel University Concert Band, Liberty Brass Band, in recital for the Suburban Music School(Media, PA), and culminating the season with his 5th solo appearance with Bravo Brass, performing a world premiere of a yet-to-be-titled piece currently being written(for Barry and Bravo Brass) by Jamie Wehr.
In addition to his many live performances, Barry is also busy in the recording studio. He has recorded for independent and major label releases, sessions for NFL Films(Emmy winning soundtracks), NASCAR(featured in IMAX theaters nationwide), Hasbro, Inc., commercials/jingles, Warner Bros(publications and major motion pictures), numerous radio broadcasts, and has appeared in television broadcasts both here in the United States and abroad. The long list of musicians with whom he's performed includes Eddie Daniels, Joey DeFrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Dave Grusin, Claudio Roditi, Gerald Veasley, Victor Wooten, Take 6, Maureen McGovern, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Collins, Peabo Bryson, Randy Newman, broadway performers Marvin Hamlisch, Julie Andrews, Rita Moreno, as well as Sesame Street star Bob McGrath; he's also acted in a musical skit with author/radio personality Garrison Keillor.
You can reach Barry at BarryMcCommon@gmail.com
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