Barry Harris
Barry Doyle Harris (December 15, 1929 – December 8, 2021)[1] was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator. He was known for his bebop style.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barry Doyle Harris |
| Born | December 15, 1929 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2021 (aged 91) North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, teacher |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1950s–2021 |
| Labels | Prestige, Riverside, Xanadu |
| Website | barryharris |
Harris died on December 8, 2021 in North Bergen, New Jersey from problems caused by COVID-19, one week before his 92nd birthday.[1]
References
- Barry Harris, beloved jazz pianist devoted to bebop, dies at 91
- Milkowski, Bill (1998). "Barry Harris: Young-hearted elder". Jazz Times.
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