Artist description GARY HARRIS - musician/actor/composer. Gary is based in Seoul, South Korea and performs in a variety of settings with his own group, "Gary Harris and Company", as well as with the top echelon of native Korean musicians. Gary performs in a myriad of musical settings; from "Korean MTV-like" videos, international jazz festivals, and the primary jazz spots throughout the country. In addition to his work as a composer/musician, Gary is also a well-known actor in Korean movies and television.

Music Style bop, hard bop, smooth jazz, R&B, blues, vocals, contemporary,

Musical Influences coltrane, adderley, desmond, sanborn, grover, najee, garrett, wilson

Similar Artists steve wilson, kenny garrett, grover washington, dave sanborn, chris burnett

Artist History Gary Harris has established himself as one of the most in-demand entertainers and musicians in Korea. Entering the main terminal of the Seoul airport, travellers are met by Gary's picture on billboards advertising one of the latest projects he has been involved in. This project presents some of Gary's contemporary originals and is aptly titled, "Funky 'G' Saxman!" The CD sold 7,000 copies in two days upon release!

Group Members Gary Harris - leader, composer, saxophones, vocals. Personell on "Gary & Tommy" :: Tommy Kim - guitar; Jeremy Smelser - drums; J.C. Clark - piano/keys; O.J. Hoon - electric bass; with Chifonna Mitchell and Patricia Guertin - background vocals. Personell on "Funky 'G' Saxman" :: Alfred Hawkins, vocals; Mark Hayward, guitar; Jeffrey Stewart, keyboards; Elliot Kuykendall, electric bass; Kim Hok-In, drums.

Instruments saxophones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals

Albums "Gary & Tommy" [ MMJAZZ 99-11 ] and "Funky 'G' Saxman" [MMJAZZ 2000-11 ]

Press Reviews Numerous press reviews and features.

Additional Info visit the Official Gary Harris web site at the link above for detailed info and bio...

Location Seoul, Korea - Korea-South

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