Billy Harper
- Type: Legacy Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: January 17, 1943 in Houston, Texas, United States
- Active: 1943 - Present
Biography
A tenor saxophonist with a powerful, searing, and deeply spiritual sound in the tradition of John Coltrane. Harper is a key figure in the post-bop and spiritual jazz movements of the 1970s, known for his declarative tone and his epic, hymn-like compositions. His 1975 album 'Black Saint' is a masterpiece of the era, showcasing his ability to blend intense, modal improvisation with a profound sense of political and spiritual purpose.
Genres
Billy Harper Discography
- Capra Black (1973) - Album - rated 4.26/5
- Black Saint (1975) - Album - rated 5/5
- Love on the Sudan (1977) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Soran-Bushi B.H. (1978) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- In Europe (1979) - Album - rated 4.48/5
- Knowledge of Self (1979) - Album - rated 4.58/5
- The Awakening (1979) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- Trying to Make Heaven My Home (1979) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Destiny Is Yours (1990) - Album - rated 3.68/5
Members
- Billy Harper Quintet - Member
- Billy Harper - Member
- Louie Spears - Member
- Horacee Arnold - Member
- Fred Hersch - Member
- Giovanni Bonandrini - Member
- Everett 'Blood' Hollins - Member
- Everett Hollins - trumpet