RIP Joe Harris

[paul secor]

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2016/02/01/Obituary-Joe-Harris-Jazz-drummer-played-with-bebop-legends/stories/201602010033

Reading his obituary, it seems as if he led a very full life, right up to his passing.

[Cyril]

RIP,  Joe Harris!

[clifford_thornton]

Ah dang! RIP.

[sidewinder]

Very sad to hear of this - was just listening to him the other day on Horace Silver's 'The Tokyo Blues'. That was a magnificent performance by any standard, on a cracking LP.

Some very fine work with Quincy Jones and the CBBB as well - RIP.

[soulpope]

Joe Harris R.I.P

[Justin V]

I was just listening to Joe Harris earlier today on Sastanak U Studiju, an album that featured Jerome Richardson, Julius Watkins, Buddy Catlett and Harris collaborating with vibraphonist Boško Petrovic and pianist Davor Kajfeš while the Americans were on tour in Europe.  A few years ago, I saw Roy Haynes in Pittsburgh and actually sat a few seats over from Mr. Harris.  When Roy Haynes asked if there were any drummers in the house, Joe Harris came to the stage and played a brief, crisp and fun solo and said that Haynes was always the best-dressed when he knew him in New York back in the day.  When I went home and realized exactly who Joe Harris was, I was a little floored.  Rest in peace, Mr. Harris, and thank you for the music.

Edited February 5, 2016 by Justin V

[jazzbo]

Argh! A great drummer! R I P Joe!

[JSngry]

Excellent player, long and fruitful life, Joe Harris FTW, please.

 

[mikeweil]

He should have given more recognition, he was one of the greats. Always loved his playing, he was serious about what he was doing, a bebop pioneer, and swinging - what more can you ask for?

R.I.P.

 

Obituary

[Hardbopjazz]

R.I.P. Joe.