Bill Harris
&
Saxbro Music

Bill Harris has been an integral part of the New York City area music scene for over 40 years. He has performed in the clubs, theaters and recording studios of the tri-state area as well as throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Bill is a renowned performer in any and all styles on all of the saxophones, clarinets and flutes. His debut CD “The Extra Mile” was released to rave reviews from critics and musicians alike.

Some of the many artists Bill has performed or recorded with include:

Vocalists: Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. John, Celine Dion, Natalie Merchant, Chaka Khan, Joss Stone, Bobby Caldwell, Brenda Russell, Jonathan Butler, Bruce Willis, Maxi Priest, Patty Smyth, Robbie Dupree, Isacc Hayes, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Jose Feliciano, Kevin Whalum, Gino Vannelli, Sweetpea Atkinson, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Vaneese Thomas, Mary Wilson, Darlene Love, Percy Sledge, Ann Peebles, Steven Stills, Patti Labelle, Brian McKnight, Lilias White, Foxy Brown and Faith Evans. 

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Vocal Groups: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Average White Band, The Blues Project, 98 Degrees, Take 6, Destiny's Child, The Temptations, Little Anthony & the Imperials, The Four Tops, The Spinners and The Dells. 

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Horn Players: Michael Brecker, Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Lenny Pickett, Jay Beckenstein, Warren Hill, Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum, Richard Elliot, Everette Harp, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Kashiwa, Marion Meadows, Kim Waters, Lou Marini, Eddie Daniels, Chris Hunter, Craig Handy, Clarence Clemons, Eric Darius, Rick Braun, Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff, and Tom Malone. 

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Keyboard Players: Paul Shaffer, Richard Tee, David Sancious, Brian Culbertson, Bobby Lyle, Brian Simpson, Bob Baldwin, Garth Hudson, Peter Levin, Tio Banks, Mike Logan and Henry Butler. 

Drummers: Jack Dejohnette, Omar Hakim, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Chris Parker, Shawn Pelton, Jerry Marotta, Doug Yowell, Sean McCurley, Joel Rosenblatt, Rayford Griffin, Dave Hooper and JR Robinson. 

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Guitar & Bass Players: Tony Levin, Will Lee, Neil Jason, Nile Rodgers, Cornell Dupree, John Tropea, David Spinozza, Hiram Bullock, B.B. King, Russ Freeman & the Rippingtons, Jeff Golub, Peter White, Paul Brown, Waymon Tisdale, Paul Jackson Jr., Norman Brown, Randy Jacobs, Dwight Sills, Steve Oliver, Mike Ripoll, Andre Berry, Nate Phillips, Mike Manson, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Larry Hoppen, John Hall, Artie Traum