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Eddie Harris

Active

1960s - 1990s

Born

October 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL

Died

November 5, 1996 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Jazz-Funk Mainstream Jazz Soul Jazz Fusion Jazz Instrument Saxophone Jazz

Also Known As

Edward Harris
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Eddie Harris

Biography by Steve Huey

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Innovative jazz multi-instrumentalist primarily known for his work on the saxophone, particularly his use of plugged-in electronic effects.
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Album Highlights

  • Swiss Movement
    Les McCann / Eddie Harr …
    Swiss Movement
  • The Electrifying Eddie Harris
    Eddie Harris
    The Electrifying Eddie …
  • Exodus to Jazz
    Eddie Harris
    Exodus to Jazz
  • The In Sound
    Eddie Harris
    The In Sound
  • Silver Cycles
    Eddie Harris
    Silver Cycles
  • Exodus to Jazz/Mighty Like a Rose
    Eddie Harris
    Exodus to Jazz/Mighty L …
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Earthy
  • Exuberant
  • Freewheeling
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Sophisticated
  • Carefree
  • Confident
  • Dramatic
  • Earnest
  • Energetic
  • Fun
  • Greasy
  • Humorous
  • Literate
  • Lively
  • Organic
  • Rambunctious
  • Rousing
  • Searching
  • Slick
  • Street-Smart
  • Uplifting
  • Warm
  • Witty

Artists Themes

  • Hanging Out
  • Partying
  • Picnic
  • Summer
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • TGIF
  • Maverick
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