Eddie Harris

Eddie Harris (1934-1996) was an influential American jazz musician, primarily known as a tenor saxophonist but also skilled on other instruments like the electric saxophone. Hailing from Chicago, he played a pivotal role in the jazz scene during the 1960s and 1970s. Harris was renowned for his innovative fusion of jazz with funk, rock, and soul, particularly on albums like "The In Sound" and "Silver Cycles." He scored a major hit with "Listen Here," which became a jazz standard. Harris's experimental and genre-blending approach to music left an indelible mark on the jazz world, making him a respected and pioneering figure in the genre.