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Eddie Harris (October 20, 1934 – November 5, 1996) was an American jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also fluent on the electric piano and organ.
Over 150 artists recorded Eddie Harris compositions, including: Macy Gray, Jamiroquai, DJ Jazz Jeff, Heavy D and the Fresh Prince.
BIOGRAPHY. Eddie Harris was born October 20, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career as a singer in various Baptist churches throughout Chicago.
On June 21, 1969, Eddie Harris performed his song "Listen Here" and "Freedom Jazz Dance" with Pianist Jodie Christian at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Casino Karsuul in Switzerland.
Eddie Harris was an American jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also fluent on the electric piano and...
Eddie Harris was born October 20, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career as a singer in various Baptist churches throughout Chicago. Around the age of 3, Eddie’s cousin, Bernice Benson, who played piano at Eddie’s mother’s church, began teaching him how to play the piano where he learned to play by ear and eventually learned to read music.
Profile: American jazz and funk saxophonist, pianist, vocalist and composer. In the mid-1960s he pioneered the usage of amplified electric Varitone saxophones. Often associated with the publisher Hargrove Music. Born October 20, 1934, Chicago, Illinois, USA - Died November 5, 1996, Los Angeles, California, USA.
the versatile eddie harris 1981. the real electrifying eddie harris 1982. exploration 1983. a tale of two cities 1983. homecoming 1985. eddie who? 1986. people get funny 1987. live in berlin 1988. for you, for me, for evermore 1993. listen here 1993. yeah you right 1993. dancing by a rainbow 1996. all the way-live 1996. the last concert 1997. tonight 1997. greater than the sum of his parts 1998. moonglow 1999. exodus: the best of the vee-jay years 2005 . gone with the wind & other favorites ...
Nov 5, 1996 · Innovative jazz multi-instrumentalist primarily known for his work on the saxophone, particularly his use of plugged-in electronic effects. Read Full Biography.
Aug 1, 1998 · Chicago tenor man Eddie Harris (1934-1996) already had nearly a dozen albums and one huge hit single ("Exodus") to his credit when he signed to Atlantic Records in 1965. Over the following 12 years, Atlantic released more than 20 Eddie Harris records.
