Live at Otter Crest 1981 Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory / John Brown's Body) Gene Harris (piano) John Heard (bass) Jimmie Smith (drums
Only 7 comments on this performance!!!??!?!!? I’m speechless. One of, if not the greatest pianists of all time doing one of, if not the greatest versions of BH of the R. 😢
Gene was my friend. I learned a lot from him. I'll share this one with you from Mr. Harris. On the topic of playing in public,(not performing...too much pressure), " Only play what you play well"! Gene Harris 1980. My name is Clancy . Trumpet. Boise Idaho. The two years I spent Tuesday night Jam sessions at Peter Schott's ,Idanha Hotel were so much fun .Classy gentleman he was and I haven't seen one like him since. Until we meet again !
Wow, so funky! I love the way he stays accessible. You don't get exhausted trying to follow obscure rhythms and hidden bar lines, as happens so often in the jazz world.
