Barry Harris
American jazz pianist and educator (1929–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Harry Barris.
For the Canadian record producer, singer and songwriter, see Barry Harris (Canadian musician). For the Australian rugby league player, see Barry Harris (rugby league).
Barry Doyle Harris (December 15, 1929 – December 8, 2021) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator. He was an exponent of the bebop style.[1][2] Influenced by Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell,[3] Harris in turn influenced and mentored bebop musicians including Donald Byrd, Paul Chambers, Curtis Fuller, Joe Henderson, Charles McPherson, and Michael Weiss.[4]
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Birth name | Barry Doyle Harris |
Born | (1929-12-15)December 15, 1929 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | December 8, 2021(2021-12-08) (aged 91) North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1950s–2021 |
Labels | Prestige, Riverside, Xanadu |
Website | barryharris |
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