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Born: October 28, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: August 21, 1973 in Hallandale, FL
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Bill Harris was one of the few modern trombonists of the 1945-1960 era who was not influenced by J.J. Johnson. A very distinctive player almost from the start with a strong and highly original wit, Harris became a professional musician in 1938, and t ...More >>

Discography: 2001 Live at Birdland 1952 1957 Ex-Hermanites 1957 Bill Harris and Friends 1957 Bill Harris 1956 Bill Harris Herd More >>

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Influenced By: J.C. Higginbotham Vic Dickenson More >> Followers: Milt Bernhart Bob Brookmeyer Rick Harris More >>

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