Eddie Harris
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. His best-known compositions are "Freedom Jazz Dance", popularized by Miles Davis in 1966, and "Listen Here".
Eddie Harris | |
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Harris in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 20, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1996 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, piano |
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