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Barry Harris Quintet: Newer Than New

by David Rickert
June 1, 2001

Barry Harris was always considered one of the elder statesmen of the Detroit scene, even though he was only in his thirties when he made his mark. Armed with a piano style based on the advances of Bud Powell, Harris dedicated his life to filling the vacuum left by the waning light of the bebop giants of NYC. To this end, he tutored several players of the Detroit scene, happy to share the spotlight with anyone who showed promise. Newer ...