Craig Harris
Craig Harris
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Craig Harris is a renowned American jazz bassist, born on August 15, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. He is also known as Craig Harris, The Firebird, and his aliases include the "Firebird" due to his fiery and energetic stage presence.
Birth and Death Dates
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August 15, 1941 – present
Craig Harris continues to be an active figure in the jazz scene, with no recorded passing date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Musician (Jazz Bassist)
Harris's profession as a jazz bassist has earned him recognition within the music industry. His expertise in playing the trombone and tuba has also contributed to his versatility as an artist.
Early Life and Background
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Craig Harris grew up in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by the vibrant jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s. He began studying music at a young age, initially focusing on classical instruments before transitioning to jazz. Harris attended the University of Redlands, where he studied music theory and composition.
Major Accomplishments
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Pioneering Free Jazz: Harris was one of the pioneers of free jazz in the 1970s, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz with his innovative playing style.
Tuba Virtuoso: He is widely recognized as a master tuba player, known for his technical skill and expressiveness on the instrument.
* Multi-Instrumentalist: Harris's ability to play multiple instruments, including trombone and tuba, has added depth to his performances.
Notable Works or Actions
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Harris has collaborated with notable jazz musicians such as Archie Shepp, Charles Mingus, and Andrew Hill. His work with the "Firebird" ensemble, which features a combination of brass, woodwinds, and percussion, has been particularly acclaimed for its innovative approach to jazz.
Impact and Legacy
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Craig Harris's contributions to free jazz have had a lasting impact on the music world. He continues to inspire new generations of musicians with his unique playing style and dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Harris is widely quoted and remembered for his innovative approach to jazz, which has earned him recognition as a pioneer in free jazz. His technical skill on the tuba, combined with his expressive playing style, has cemented his place in the annals of jazz history.
Craig Harris's legacy continues to inspire musicians and music enthusiasts alike, solidifying his position as one of the most influential figures in modern jazz.
Quotes by Craig Harris
In the district meet, you have to have good depth. We've had good depth the last few years. The key for us this weekend was we knew where we were seeded and we knew what we had to do. You don't beat teams like Plano West and Flower Mound without having a strong roster from top to bottom.
They want to be the next team at Plano people talk about. They want to be the team to continue the winning tradition. These are things that drive these kids.
It's quite possible one of the things we don't know is whether persons in these groups have the same access to safer foods. It may in fact be that some groups are more exposed to out-of-date food or contaminated food than people in other areas.
As long as the relays swim well, you have to feel we have a chance to swim as high as the top two at state.
Our depth has been the key. We feel like we have three swimmers in the top eight in several events. You can score a lot of points that way.
The winner of the meet may do so based on what happens Friday in the preliminaries. It's about getting to the finals and to the inside lanes.
We would definitely be disappointed if we didn't win, no doubt. The tradition established by the athletes before these is something that certainly comes into play. I definitely think there is a lot of pride involved in those 16 straight regional titles.
We get sick, by and large we know we get sick -- but we don't know if it's food-borne illness. We can see that Americans tend not to attribute as many of our illnesses to food as we should.
Unless we swim really fast, it may not turn out too good. We're swimming in one of the fastest regions in the state and we're hoping to hang in there in the top two. If we come in with our game faces on and shaved down, we could have a chance to swing the meet. We've got a shot.