Bill Harris - Pianist
general info
Since 1977, jazz pianist Bill Harris has been based in the Washington, DC area, performing at numerous venues. His favorite places include Blues Alley, The Theatre in Washington, VA, The One Step Down (unfortunately closed) the Smithsonian, The Kennedy Center, Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, the New Daisy Theatre in Memphis and jazz festivals in the US and abroad. See bhjazz.com for more.
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selected discography
liner notes
Although I cannot remember why Bill Harris called this band “Encompass Quartet”, it is an appropriate appellation. Its’ four members -- Albert Heath, Bill Harris, Herman Riley and Tom Baldwin — personify the diversity that is central to jazz improvisation. Specifically, the four men encompass the spectrum of personal... (more)
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Eronel
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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Mph
by Herman Riley With Bill Harris |
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Lament
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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What Is This Thing Called
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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Virgo
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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Daddy Digs In
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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I Just Dropped By To Say ...
by Herman Riley With Bill Harris |
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Somer's Delight
by Bill Harris With Tom Baldwin |
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Mama Lela
by Herman Riley With Bill Harris |
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Con Alma
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
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I Mean You
by Bill Harris With Albert "Tootie" Heath |
liner notes
Bill Harris clearly loves music with all his heart and above all, he loves to play the piano. These are among the things that set him apart from the crowd. Monster chops (musician’s jargon for great technique), swingability and expert harmonic sense are all as common as can be these days. But Bill understands the piano... (more)
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Pensativa
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I Got It Bad And That Ain...
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Teach Me Tonight
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Body And Soul
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Remember
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You Don't Know What Love ...
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My Foolish Heart
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Do Nothin' 'til You Hear ...
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Estate
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Ruby My Dear
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Moonlight In Vermont
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Turn Out The Stars
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Prelude To A Kiss
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These Foolish Things
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liner notes
As the first formal recording session for Bill Harris, this disc will serve as an introduction to the talents of a dynamic and unmistakingly promising artist. Having heard Bill’s subtle and profound evolution as a player over the last 15 years, I can’t tell you how proud I am to be able to introduce the first of what... (more)
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Billy's Dilemma
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Guido's Lament
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Invitation
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Bye Bye Blackbird
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I Fall In Love Too Easily
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Blues For D.J.
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For Elyse
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Somer's Delight
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On Green Dolphin Street
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Old Folks
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