Barry Harris

Quick Facts

Full Name	Barry Harris
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Dec 15, 1929(1929-12-15)
Age	95
Birthplace	Detroit
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Barry Harris Biography

Barry Harris is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 15, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Bebop jazz musician known by his poetic phrasing as well as the grace of his instruments. He was a prominent figure within jazz circles in the Detroit as well as New York jazz scenes.

He was influenced and influenced by numerous jazz legends, including Thelonious Monk as well as He was influenced by many jazz greats, including Thelonious Monk and Art Tatum..

He was raised in a very poor area however, his family took enormous satisfaction from music. His mother started playing piano with him when he was just four years old.

Barry Harris Net Worth

Barry Harris is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barry Harris 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Northeastern High School with He attended Northeastern High School with Berry Gordy Jr. who would establish Motown Records. He was a member of Northeastern’s jazz band. who was the founder of Motown Records. He was part of the jazz group at Northeastern.

He was a part of the development of workbooks and videos to help him master his method of harmony and the art of improvisation.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Barry Harris Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Barry Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Barry Harris celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Barry Harris

1. Barry Harris was a renowned American jazz pianist and educator.
2. He was born on December 15, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan.
3. Harris began playing piano at the age of four.
4. He played with many jazz greats including Miles Davis and Dexter Gordon.
5. Harris founded the Jazz Cultural Theatre in New York City in 1985.
6. He taught jazz workshops around the world for over five decades.
7. Harris recorded over twenty albums as a bandleader.
8. His style was heavily influenced by bebop and Charlie Parker’s music.
9. In 2020, he received the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship award.
10. Barry Harris passed away on December 8, 2021, at the age of 91.

Is Barry Harris still alive?

December 8, 2021

What is the Barry Harris Method?

“Harris’ theory is an expansive generative method. It encourages musicians to create original phrases based, in part, on the cross-fertilization of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic models embodied in the rules Harris promulgates.”

Was Barry Harris married?

Harris married Christine Brown , who remained in Detroit after he settled in New York. They were married until her death in 2017. Survivors include their daughter, Carol Geyer of Detroit.

Did Barry Harris play with Charlie Parker?

Harris also sat in with Charlie Parker a few times , when the bebop Prometheus was in town. He toured with drummer Max Roach in the summer of 1956 and made recordings around that time in New York with Thad Jones, Hank Mobley and Art Farmer.

How old is Barry Harris?

91 years (1929–2021)