Leroy Harris

LeRoy Watts Harris Jr. (February 12, 1916 – February 16, 2005) was an American jazz reedist. He was the son of Leroy Harris Sr., and his uncle was Arville Harris.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 12, 1916 (St. Louis), Died February 16, 2005

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-051525 10-in. 6/19/1940 Blue because of you Earl Hines Orchestra ; Leroy Harris Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PBS-061542 10-in. 8/20/1941 Straight to love Earl Hines Orchestra ; Leroy Harris Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harris, Leroy," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114345.

Harris, Leroy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114345.

"Harris, Leroy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114345

External Sources

Wikipedia: Leroy Harris Jr.

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Harris, Leroy, 1916-2005 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008114561

Wikidata: Leroy Harris Jr. - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q21031631

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/17411743

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