The 3 Sounds
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1956 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
- Died: 1973
- Active: 1956 - 1973
Biography
American soul-jazz piano trio formed in Benton Harbor, Michigan in 1956 by pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andrew Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy. A leading club attraction across the United States, they recorded nine albums for #Blue Note Records# between 1958 and 1962, blending hard bop with blues and gospel feeling. The trio later recorded for #Verve Records# and disbanded in 1973.
The 3 Sounds Discography
- The 3 Sounds (1959) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Bottoms Up! (1959) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Good Deal (1960) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Moods (1961) - Album - rated 3.76/5
Members
- Gene Harris - piano (1956–1973)
- Andrew Simpkins - double bass (1956–1973)
- Bill Dowdy - drums (1956–1973)