Barry Harris
American jazz pianist and educator (1929-2021) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 91
Barry Doyle Harris was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator. He was an exponent of the bebop style.
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Influenced by Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, Harris in turn influenced and mentored bebop musicians including Donald Byrd, Paul Chambers, Curtis Fuller, Joe Henderson, Charles McPherson, and Michael Weiss.
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Deceased
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Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 91
