Gene Harris, Otter Crest, "A Little Blues There" (part 1)

Gene Harris playing live at the Otter Crest. Greatest jazz pianist ever and captured here in a very rare video. This is a fantastic performance with a trio including John Heard on bass, and Jimmie Smith on drums. You probably won't find a better video of Gene anywhere. Heck, you'll probably never see a better concert than this. Ever.

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• drums

[Zehbron]

Wow...brings back some great memories. Gene Harris was virtually living at the Idanha Hotel in downtown Boise back in the 80s. We used to hang out there, knocking back tequila shots, and listening to some great music.

[superyou918]

Lucky you! I never got a chance to see him. I regret that I didn't get into jazz until shortly after his death.

[boris342]

can anyone say cooking?! These guys are swinging that hard, the feel is unreal... no one! no one... plays like gene. Would love to see a modern day gene come about, favourite piano player by a mile...

[superyou918]

I'm trying my best to be that player. Actually, I doubt any pianist is working as hard as I am to try to do exactly what Gene did. He's my favorite also, obviously.

[scottybarnhart]

Gene Harris. One of the truly greatest jazz musicians regardless of instrument to walk this earth. And John Heard on bass with the perfect lines walking and swingin'. To play with John is an honor that I've had many times and it only reinforces my belief that there is no substitute for just flat out swingin'. Enjoy.

[superyou918]

Professor Barnhart, thank you for the comment. My friends and I saw you at the Newport Jazz Party, which is our favorite event of the year. Next time, we will definitely introduce ourselves. Perhaps we can play together sometime!

[perseus651]

Talent like his is rare.

[radiokid2]

This is art!...if it wasn't, then there would be a million other good players playing groove-time like this or being little imitation Gene Harris's...but there aren't any!

I think only 3 pianists have consistently played time this good...Errol Garner , Basie and Oscar Peterson (in his early years.)

[josicalatus]

joseph erdem dedektif 

[Eerik39]

gene ca olso play bass but john is olsou great as we know-its svinging - piano sounds little like oscar peterson. great thanks for loading this piece.

[mrswing]

@Rango8 the CD is called Live At Otter Crest and was released by Concord at the end of their life cycle - don't know if it's still in print but you should be able to find it via Amazon or Ebay.

[BlueinGreen2]

Swing any harder?

[bluesbaby8]

Ahhh!! I LOVE THIS!

[guildmanhattan]

gene is one of the wonders of the world . his dynamics, his smoothness, his licks, his blues influence. he had it all. i don't believe anybody can deny listening to his tunes thirty times in one sitting (or more).

[jaybou263]

C'mon now Gene!!! A true master.

[TheMikieP]

ABSOLUTELY one of the best musicians that ever walked this planet !!

[ClassicalOJazz]

The Sensational (and happy) Gene Harris!

He was a superb artist. I have more than 12 Gene's CDs.

He died prematurely (age 66).

I (specially) recommend "The Gene Harris Quartet at Ste. Chapelle Winery"

But I have a question: Does someone know...

What brand is Gene's beer?

Happy beer to you! (Funny thing to do at the piano).

[vilijacko]

The Holy Three: Oscar Peterson, Jaki Byard and, of course, Gene Harris.