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Eddie HarrisEddie Harris Eddie Harris American jazz musician (1934–1996) For the Australian footballer, see Eddie Harris (footballer). 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".[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2020) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Eddie Harris Harris in 1972 Background information Born (1934-10-20)October 20, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died November 5, 1996(1996-11-05) (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Soul jazz Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Saxophone, piano Close Biography Harris was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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