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Rod Harris Jr.

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Jazz Guitarist

Rod has performed and recorded with countless artists and the list continues to grow. Artists such as songstress Regina Belle, J. Holiday, Miki Howard, jazz trumpeter Russell Gunn, Eightball and MJG, Musiq Soulchild, Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Lloyd, saxophonist Warren Hill and Paul Taylor, smooth jazz pianist Marcus Johnson, the legendary Fred Wesley, jazz organist Doug Carn, Red Holloway (deceased), Ernie Andrews, Howard Hewitt of Shalamar , Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Maysa, jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, Joi, R&B Diva Syleena Johnson, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Grammy award winning singers Monica, Jennifer Holliday, Dionne Farris, and many others. In addition to performing and touring, Rod has recently released his debut jazz-funk album “The Counsel Of Elders”. Rod also has music available on most music internet stores (iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, . Rod's single, “How It Feels” that features Musiq Soulchild, has garnered acclaim amongst Underground DJs in the U.K., Japan, as well the U.S. Rod has also made appearances in the 2008 motion picture “Cadillac Records” starring Beyonce Knowles and Adrian Brody. Rod also appeared in the 2015 HBO biopic ”Bessie” staring Queen Latifah. Rod's latest EP release “Exits & Options” is a consummate blend of HipHop, Soul and Modern Jazz.

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I love jazz because it is the most spiritual expressive music on the planet! I was first exposed to jazz in High School. The best show I ever attended was the 2001 Atlanta Jazz Festival. The first jazz record I bought was Wes Montgomery's "So Much Guitar." My advice to new listeners: Keep listening. The more you listen, the more you hear.

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This page was last updated on 2018-07-08.

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