Joe Harriott

Saxophonist

Birthday July 15, 1928

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 1973 (44)

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About

Free-form jazz pioneer who influenced many British jazz musicians like Evan Parker and John Stevens.

Before Fame

He attended the Alpha Boys School and moved to the UK in 1951 to advance his musical career. One of his first gigs was with Tony Kinsey.

Trivia

He appeared on more than twenty recordings as a leader or co-leader.

Family Life

He was born in Kingston, Jamaica.

Associated With

One Harriott's first and most outstanding influences was Charlie Parker.