Harry Barris
American singer and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Barry Harris.
Harry Barris (November 24, 1905 – December 13, 1962) was an American popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927.
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Born | (1905-11-25)November 25, 1905 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | December 13, 1962(1962-12-13) (aged 57) Burbank, California, United States |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, Composer, Pianist |
Instrument(s) | Piano, Vocal and Bass |
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