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American jazz trombonist (1916–1973)

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106

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1947-04-02

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#1 Bill Harris (October 28, 1916 - August 21, 1973) was a jazz trombonist. #2 Bill Harris (April 14, 1925 - December 6, 1988) was an American rhythm and blues and jazz guitarist, member of The Clovers from 1950 to 1958. #1 Early in his career, Harris performed with Benny Goodman, Charlie Barnet, and Eddie Condon. He is renowned for his broad, thick tone and quick vibrato that remained for the duration of each tone. He went on to join Woody Herman's First Herd in 1944. <a href="https://www.last

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Bill
Family name
Harris
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Place of death
Florida
Occupation
trombonist
Genre
jazz
Instrument
trombone
Record label
Capitol Records
Image
Bill Harris, Denzil Best, Flip Phillips, Billy Bauer, Lennie Tristano, Chubby Jackson, 1947.jpg
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Bill Harris
date of birth
1916-10-28
date of death
1973-09-19
start of work period
1938-00-00
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