Donald Harrison
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Saxophonists · b. 1960

Donald Harrison

American musician (born 1960)

Born
23 June 1960
New Orleans
Country
United States
Record labels
Columbia Records, Concord Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Donald Harrison is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and alto saxophone. Donald Harrison was born on 23 June 1960 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Columbia Records and Concord Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Nascence” (1986) to “New York Cool: Live at the Blue Note” (2005). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters and honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music.

Donald Harrison Jr. (born June 23, 1960) is an American jazz saxophonist and the Big Chief of The Congo Square Nation Afro-New Orleans Cultural Group from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Berklee College of Music in 2021. He is also an NEA Jazz Master. He is the uncle and former tutor of Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, also known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Nascence 1986
Black Pearl 1988
Indian Blues 1992
New York Cool: Live at the Blue Note 2005 · Live

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Donald Harrison play?

Donald Harrison is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was Donald Harrison born?

Donald Harrison was born 23 June 1960 in New Orleans.

What are Donald Harrison's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Nascence (1986), Black Pearl (1988), Indian Blues (1992) and New York Cool: Live at the Blue Note (2005).

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