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Bill Harris

Born: Oct 28, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA

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Died: Aug 21, 1973 in Hallandale, FL

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Bop, Swing

Biography: Bill Harris was one of the few modern trombonists of the 1945-1960 era who was not influenced by J.J. Johnson. A very distinctive player almost from the start with a strong and highly original wit, Harris became a professional musician in 1938, and toured with the big bands of Gene Krupa, Ray McKinley, ...Read full biography

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Bill Harris And Friends

Released: 1957

Label: Fantasy Inc.

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Trombonist Bill Harris led relatively few recording sessions throughout his career, and this is the definitive one. On the quintet set with the great tenor Ben Webster, pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Red ...Read full review

EX-Hermanites featuring Bill Harris

Released: 1957

Label: IODA

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More Bill Harris albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (2)

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