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Winard Harper

dr, *1962 US, Baltimore
Musician of Jazz

Hiram Winard Harper (b. June 4, 1962, Baltimore) is an American jazz drummer.Harper played in the 1980s with Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, and Betty Carter, the last for four years. While working with Carter he met Wycliffe Gordon, with whom Harper would collaborate repeatedly. From 1988 to 1993 he worked with his brother, trumpeter Philip Harper, in the group The Harper Brothers, alongside musicians such as Justin Robinson, Javon Jackson, Walter Blanding, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Stephen Scott, Kevin Hays, Michael Bowie, and Nedra Wheeler. After the dissolution of the Harper brothers, Winard went on to record several albums as a leader. In the early 2000s he worked with his own sextet, including for performances at Lincoln Center in New York City. He played with Avery Sharpe in 2008.

     
Instruments
  • Drums
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
  • Blues
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The Battle Hymn Of The Republic on The Gospel Truth by Various Artists
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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
CoexistWinard Harper2012Album
Come Into The LightWinard Harper2004Album
Trap DancerWinard Harper1998Album
Be YourselfWinard Harper1994Album
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