The late Gene Harris, jazz pianist: Gene Harris (September 1, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan – January 16, 2000 in Boise, Idaho) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound...

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The late Gene Harris, jazz pianist.

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Dec 2, 2016 19:11:44 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Gene Harris (September 1, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan – January 16, 2000 in Boise, Idaho) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style that is known as soul jazz.

From 1956 to 1970, he played in The Three Sounds trio with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy. During this time, The Three Sounds recorded regularly for Blue Note and Verve.[1]

He was mostly retired to Boise, starting in the late 1970s, although he performed regularly at the Idanha Hotel there. Ray Brown convinced him to go back on tour in the early 1980s. He played with the Ray Brown Trio and then led his own groups, recording mostly on Concord Records, until his death from kidney failure in 2000.

One of his most popular numbers was his "Battle Hymn of the Republic," a live version of which is on his Live at Otter Crest album, published by Concord.

Gene Harris, Otter Crest, "A Little Blues There" (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwXkS7lht7I
Gene Harris, Otter Crest, "A Little Blues There" (part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3cCYawpZp8
Gene Harris Quartet - Meditation (the best version HQ)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llM7Rx7Mtbk
Take The A-Train - Ray Brown/Gene Harris/Grady Tate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3T_gHWXyt4
Gene Harris Quartet with Clark Terry Straight No Chaser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyIAWVUMwsg
Gene Harris Quartet Johnny Griffin All The Things You Are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQ0_5if5dw
Gene Harris & Roger Kellaway - Senor Blues/Splanky [HQ version]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNIVdnz1FQ
Blue Bossa The Gene Harris Quartet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p71daII9_ds
Gene Harris Quartet - "This Masquerade"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HseNEBjuSig
Gene Harris Quartet Live 1994
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3GQIkm3H_A&list=PLLNqq4fdeeGPlkp5oeLIAAhNjsztdYb4q
The Gene Harris Quartet Summertime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNL4T7JBpg
Gene Harris Quartet My Funny Valentine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjMquvKIZRU
Gene Harris - Black And Blue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYSjqYABHg
Gene Harris Quartet - Nice 'N Easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H0wkc6pths
gene harris trio - misty HQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5tyVq8nepM
Gene Harris Trio, Otter Crest 1981 - Green Dolphin Street,1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY3U6dORwEU
Gene Harris Trio, Otter Crest 1981 - Green Dolphin Street, 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XMOz47IXiY
Gene Harris & the three sounds ' On Green dolphin street ' audio live/ 1970/ Jazz.. 'smooth'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBPVmxYFvpw
Gene Harris & The Three Sounds - Sittin' Duck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWFtnUxsdb4
Gene Harris - The Battle Hymn Of The Republic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huqmuSt4BG8

I had the pleasure of hearing him play in Los Angeles in the early 60's at one of the jazz clubs.

Dec 2, 2016 19:15:32 #

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

well there you go!!!! I have ever heard of this magician! wow.

Dec 2, 2016 19:21:46 #

Maik723

dancers wrote:

well there you go!!!! I have ever heard of this magician! wow.

Thank you. I started listening to Gene Harris while in college in the 70's. Loved his style and composing.

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Dec 3, 2016 10:23:49 #

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

Great stuff. Wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 3, 2016 10:25:48 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

windshoppe wrote:

Great stuff. Wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 3, 2016 18:37:23 #

FrankR Loc: NYC

Gene was simply wonderful! First caught him with the Three Sounds at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach CA when I was based at Camp Pendleton. Always liked his work and last saw him here in NYC with the Phillip Morris Superband, which included Ray Brown, Moody, Frank Wess and Harry "Sweets" Edison among others. Two of my favorites he recorded are June Night, with the Three Sounds and with his trio, Stevie Wonder's Another Star. Nice to know there are some Jazz fans here.

Dec 3, 2016 18:49:17 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

FrankR wrote:

Yes, I remember the Lighthouse well. Saw him play there and a couple of other places. The Modern Jazz Quartet used to be regulars at the Lighthouse too.

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Dec 4, 2016 09:39:11 #

Jazztrader

Absolutely one of the greats. One of the swingin'est piano players ever.

Dec 4, 2016 10:00:57 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Jazztrader wrote:

Absolutely one of the greats. One of the swingin'est piano players ever.

Yes indeed.

Dec 4, 2016 21:28:44 #

zayrey Loc: Michigan

Thank you for all the links. I love Gene Harris and Ray Brown!