Eddie Harris – Exodus to Jazz

Eddie Harris’s breakthrough debut is a cornerstone of early-1960s soul jazz, led by his distinctive tenor saxophone interpretation of the title theme from Exodus. Backed by a tight Chicago ensemble featuring Willie Pickens, Joseph Diorio, William Yancey, and Harold Jones, Harris mixes accessible melodies with blues, hard bop, and soulful improvisation. A classic Vee-Jay Jazz release and an important early recording from one of jazz’s most inventive saxophonists.