Gene Harris
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: September 1, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
- Died: January 16, 2000 in Boise, Idaho, United States
- Active: 1955 - 2000
Biography
Gene Harris (1933-2000) was an American jazz pianist from Benton Harbor, Michigan, known for a warm soul jazz style steeped in blues and gospel. From 1956 he led the Three Sounds with *Andy Simpkins* and *Bill Dowdy*, recording extensively for #Blue Note Records#. After 1970s solo albums including 'Astral Signal' and a period of retirement in Boise, Idaho, he returned in the 1980s at the urging of *Ray Brown* and recorded for #Concord Records# until his death in Boise in 2000.
Gene Harris Discography
- Astral Signal (1974) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Tone Tantrum (1977) - Album - rated 3.65/5