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Harry Miller

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Also known as Harold Simon Miller

South African jazz double bassist (1941–1983)

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46

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The South African-born bassist Harry Miller, after an experience in rhythm & blues and rock groups including Manfred Mann, arrived in England to play bass on the cruise ships heading to New York, where he experienced first-hand the music of Coltrane, Taylor, and Monk from 1961 to 1964. After leaving Geraldo's Navy, he worked with Mike Westbrook, Mike Osborne, and John Surman, and the Blue Notes arrived to find him already established. He was an organizing <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Harry

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Simon
Family name
Miller
Gender
male
Citizenship
South Africa
Place of birth
Cape Town
Occupation
double-bassist
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
jazz
Genre
jazz
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date of birth
1941-04-25
date of death
1983-12-16
different from
Harry Miller
start of work period
1960-00-00
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