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Barry Harris
photo credit: John Abbott

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Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

December 15, 1929 in Detroit, MI

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Piano Jazz Standards Trumpet Jazz

Also Known As

Barry Doyle Harris
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Barry Harris

Biography by Scott Yanow

Detroit jazz pianist whose harmonic and melodic gifts made him a talented teacher as well.
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Album Highlights

  • Barry Harris Plays Tadd Dameron
    Barry Harris
    Barry Harris Plays Tadd …
  • Interpretations of Monk, Vol. 1
    Muhal Richard Abrams / …
    Interpretations of Monk …
  • The Bird of Red and Gold
    Barry Harris
    The Bird of Red and Gol …
  • Newer Than New
    Barry Harris
    Newer Than New
  • Luminescence!
    Barry Harris
    Luminescence!
  • Live in Tokyo
    Barry Harris
    Live in Tokyo
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Artists Moods

  • Ambitious
  • Complex
  • Rollicking
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Brash
  • Bright
  • Carefree
  • Confident
  • Dramatic
  • Elaborate
  • Energetic
  • Exuberant
  • Freewheeling
  • Lively
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Quirky
  • Refined
  • Rousing
  • Searching
  • Sophisticated
  • Stately
  • Stylish
  • Uplifting
  • Warm
  • Witty
  • Wry

Artists Themes

  • Small Gathering
  • Late Night
  • Freedom
  • Imagination
  • Playful
  • Rainy Day
  • Relaxation
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Maverick
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