- Born
- 15 December 1929
Detroit - Died
- 8 December 2021
North Bergen - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1950–2021
- Record labels
- Prestige
- Discography
- 19 albums
Biography
Barry Harris was a jazz musician who played piano. Barry Harris was born on 15 December 1929 in Detroit and died on 8 December 2021 in North Bergen. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 19 albums, from “Barry Harris at The Jazz Workshop” (1960) to “Live in Rennes” (2009). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters and Paul Acket Award.
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. Influenced by Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, Harris in turn influenced and mentored bebop musicians including Donald Byrd, Paul Chambers, Curtis Fuller, Joe Henderson, Charles McPherson, and Michael Weiss.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Barry Harris
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Nascimento | C major |
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Barry Harris play?
Barry Harris is known for playing piano.
When and where was Barry Harris born?
Barry Harris was born 15 December 1929 in Detroit.
What are Barry Harris's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Barry Harris at The Jazz Workshop (1960), Listen to Barry Harris... Solo Piano (1961), Newer Than New (1961), Bull's Eye! (1972) and Preminado (1974).
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