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Billy Harper
Billy Harper is one of a generation of tenor saxophonists who came up listening
to John Coltrane but, crucially, managed to build upon his work rather than just
imitating it.
Born in 1943, Harper grew up in Houston, Texas, singing in church and performing
at choral events. At eleven he was given a saxophone for Christmas and, with a
little help from his uncle, a former trumpeter who had been in school with Kenny
Dorham, taught himself to play.
Harper began playing in bands and, aged 14, formed a quartet. He went on to
study jazz at North Texas State University and played ...
How High the MoonBilly Harper and Randy Weston
Body and SoulBilly Harper and Randy Weston
My One and Only LoveBilly Harper
How High the MoonBilly Harper and Randy Weston
The Roots of the Blues
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Body and SoulBilly Harper and Randy Weston
The Roots of the Blues
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My One and Only LoveBilly Harper
If Our Hearts Could Only See
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