Billy Harper (born January 17, 1943) is an American jazz saxophonist, "one of a generation of Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophonists" with a distinctively stern, hard-as-nails sound on his instrument.Chris Kelsey, Billy Harper Biography, AllMusic
He was born in Houston, Texas, United States. In 1965, Harper earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas.
Harper has played with some of jazz's greatest drummers; he served with Art Blakey's Messengers for two years (1968–1970);... more
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