Fabulous Bill Harris

by Bill Harris

Overview

Guitarist Bill Harris (no relation to the trombonist of the same name) was a very diverse musician and most of the various sides of his playing are heard from on this well-rounded CD which contains performances from 1957, 1973, 1975, 1982 and 1986. Harris sings the blues (his use of repetition is an acquired taste), has an interesting monologue and performs music ranging from a Bach prelude arranged by Segovia and a few swing standards to John Coltrane's "Syeda's Song Flute" and two movements from a tribute to Wes Montgomery. This CD serves as an introduction to the infrequently recorded legend. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/27/1995
Label:	Vsop
UPC:	0722937006626
Rank:	162169

Tracks

1. Medley
2. Medley
3. Ma Rainey
4. Nuages
5. Bach's Prelude in D Minor
6. Medley
7. Satin Doll
8. Out of Nowhere
9. Stomping at the Savoy
10. Possessed
11. Syeda's Song Flute
12. Jazz Band
13. The Wes Montgomery Suite

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Harris   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Bill Harris Quintet   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Sterling A. Brown   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Chick Webb   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Django Reinhardt   Composer
Benny Goodman   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Edgar Sampson   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Mike Joyce   Liner Notes
Big Bill Broonzy   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Johnny Green   Composer
Bill Harris   Composer
Bill Harris Quintet   Recitation
Spencer Williams   Composer
Traditional   Composer