April 18, 2016

In June of 1974, I was asked to photograph Eddie Harris for the Bugle American newspaper.

Little did I know what I was in for! I had never heard of Eddie and was amazed at what the man can play!

You see, Eddie was really one of the first guys to take a little rock with some electronics and jazz and mix them all up! I guess that is what they now call fusion.

He was inventing things as he went along and was very good at it. He put a reed mouthpiece on his trumpet for instance! In some of my old photos here, you can see his electronic case full of all kinds of things. Whatever was in there really worked with his saxophone , keyboards and trumpet!

Enjoy a look back at Eddie from a nice June night in 1974 at Teddy's in Milwaukee. Teddy's is now called Shank Hall, and owner Peter Jest keeps bringing in wonderful acts every week.

It's like summer here in Milwaukee this week! Have a good week everyone.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann