Jamaican music stars died at age 47
Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 47:
Joe Harriott
Joe Harriott (July 15, 1925 Kingston-January 2, 1973 London) a.k.a. Harriott, Joe, Joseph Arthurlin Harriott or Joe was a Jamaican singer-songwriter.
Discography: Free Form, Movement, Southern Horizons, Genius, Swings High, Don't Send Me No Flowers, October Woman, Partying With Joe, and Journey.
Joe Harriott was not just a singer-songwriter, he was also a jazz musician and composer. His main instrument was the alto saxophone, and he was considered a true innovator in the jazz world. Harriott created a unique sound, blending traditional jazz with Indian classical music, and his influence can still be heard in jazz to this day.
Harriott came from a musical family and started playing saxophone as a teenager. In the 1950s, he moved to London and quickly made a name for himself as a talented jazz musician, playing with some of the biggest names in the business. He formed his own band in the early 1960s and continued to experiment with different sounds and styles.
Tragically, Harriott passed away at the age of 47 from cancer. Despite his short life, he left behind a powerful legacy in the world of jazz and music as a whole. His albums, including the ones mentioned in the initial post, are still celebrated and listened to by jazz enthusiasts around the world.
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