Gene Harris was a jazz artist born on September 1, 1933 in Michigan. He specialized in soul jazz and his recording of Ode to Billie Joe became a jazz classic. He was known for his unique style and his ability to blend different genres of music. He was an influential figure in the jazz world and his music continues to be enjoyed by many.
Gene Harris is a member of Pianist
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $300 million (2024)
About
Jazz Artist who specialized in soul jazz. His recording of Ode to Billie Joe became a jazz classic.
Before Fame
He was a member of The Three Sounds trio from 1956 until 1970, playing with Drummer Bill Dowdy and Bassist Andy Simpkins.
Trivia
He helped debut Boise's annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival in 1998.
Family Life
His daughter was prepared to donate a kidney to him, but he unfortunately died from kidney failure a month before the surgery could take place.
Associated With
He retired in the late 1970s to Idaho, but was talked out of retirement by Bassist Ray Brown.