Wendell Harrison
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Saxophonists · b. 1942

Wendell Harrison

American musician

Born
1 October 1942
Detroit
Country
United States
Active
1956–
Record labels
Tribe Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Wendell Harrison is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and clarinet. Wendell Harrison was born on 1 October 1942 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Tribe Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “A Message From the Tribe” (1972) to “Tribute to Pharoah Sanders: Live at the Concert of Colors, Detroit 2025” (2026).

Wendell Harrison (born October 1, 1942) is an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A Message From the Tribe 1972
An Evening With the Devil 1972
Dreams of a Love Supreme 1980
Organic Dream 1981
Birth Of A Fossil 1985
Forever Duke 1990
The Eighth House : Riding With Pluto 2002
Rush & Hustle 2004
Reawakening 2020
Farewell To The Welfare 2021
Tribute to Pharoah Sanders: Live at the Concert of Colors, Detroit 2025 2026 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Wendell Harrison is credited as a sideman

1965 Dig These Blues — Hank Crawford tenor saxophone
1966 After Hours — Hank Crawford tenor saxophone
1967 Mr. Blues — Hank Crawford tenor saxophone
1968 Double Cross — Hank Crawford tenor saxophone
1998 The Battle of the Tenors — Eddie Harris, Wendell Harrison tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Wendell Harrison play?

Wendell Harrison is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.

When and where was Wendell Harrison born?

Wendell Harrison was born 1 October 1942 in Detroit.

What are Wendell Harrison's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A Message From the Tribe (1972), An Evening With the Devil (1972), Dreams of a Love Supreme (1980), Organic Dream (1981) and Birth Of A Fossil (1985).

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