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Winard Harper (The Kennedy Center)

Winard Harper

Winard's first major gig was with Dexter Gordon in 1982, and shortly thereafter with Johnny Griffin. It wasn't long before Winard's drumming skills captured the attention of Betty Carter. He spent four years working with Ms. Carter's band, inevitably honing his jazz-as-entertainment sense of showmanship. During the years that Winard worked as a sideman to some of the greatest living jazz artists, he also laid down the foundation of what would eventually become The Harper Brothers band.

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George Botts, Paul Carr, Fred Foss, Bob Butta, James King, and Winard Harper 11/26/08: George Botts, Paul Carr, Fred Foss, Bob Butta, James King, and Winard Harper

These musicians perform bebop at its best. Part of Jazz in DC, a celebration curated by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor that highlights DC’s influence on the development of jazz.

George Botts, Paul Carr, Fred Foss, Bob Butta, James King, and Winard Harper

These musicians perform bebop at its best. Part of Jazz in DC, a celebration curated by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor that highlights DC’s influence on the development of jazz.
Winard Harper 8/28/99: Winard Harper

The Harper Brothers Quintet, led by celebrated drummer Winard Harper, combines jazz sounds with African influences.

Winard Harper

The Harper Brothers Quintet, led by celebrated drummer Winard Harper, combines jazz sounds with African influences.

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