Harry Biss (9 August 1919, New York City – 17 May 1997, Long Beach, New York) was an American jazz pianist who flourished from 1944 to 1952.
Harry Biss | |
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.jpg) Bill DeArango, Terry Gibbs, and Harry Biss, "Three Deuces", New York City, June 1947, photo: William P. Gottlieb | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 9, 1919 New York City |
| Died | May 17, 1997 |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1934–1952 |
He performed and recorded with Georgie Auld, Billie Rogers, George Shaw, Herbie Fields, Buddy Rich, Brew Moore, Gene Roland, Zoot Sims, Terry Gibbs, Allen Eager, and Eddie Bert.[1]
Discography
edit- Georgie Auld, Handicap (Musicraft, 1990)
- Coleman Hawkins, Rainbow Mist (Delmark, 1992)
- Zoot Sims, Quartets (Prestige, 1956)
- Cal Tjader, Terry Gibbs, Good Vibes (Savoy, 1989)
References
edit- ^ Jim Burns "The Forgotten Ones: Harry Biss"[permanent dead link], Jazz Journal International, 60:6, [June] 2007, p.13 OCLC 457010330, 1773905, 399003286 OCLC 470181563, 2612009, 472898527 ISSN 0140-2285
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