The world's first jazz bagpiper
RUFUS HARLEY JR.
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Presents:
A Documentary viewing and discussion
"One of a Kind - Rufus Harley, Jazz Bagpiper"
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Rufus Harley Quintet live at
"Mellon Jazz Festival" in Philadelphia, PA 1986: Rufus Harley foundation honoring Jazz Appreciation Month.
LEGACY
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
As a testimony of Harley's Love for family he leaves behind an amazing legacy of children, grands & great-grands. Harley modeled musical excellence to his family, his community, nationally and internationally. His legacy will forever sustain.
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
In 1965, during the civil rights era Harley released his first album 'Bagpipe Blues' which became a success on the Atlantic Records Label.
'Bagpipe Blues' Woke up the nation and the world to the sound of jazz being played on bagpipes.
Making an impact on the Jazz world internationally, often looked at as a gimmick, Harley was courageous
In 1965, during the civil rights era Harley released his first album 'Bagpipe Blues' which became a success on the Atlantic Records Label.
'Bagpipe Blues' Woke up the nation and the world to the sound of jazz being played on bagpipes.
Making an impact on the Jazz world internationally, often looked at as a gimmick, Harley was courageous in his pursuit of innovating the bagpipes into the American language of music.
BE INSPIRED!
"WAKE UP, WE'RE FREE!!
BE INSPIRED!
Rufus Harley Jr. the world's first Jazz Bagpipe Virtuoso. Harley modified an ancient instrument by tuning his drones producing harmonizing notes to F and B-Flat to play with other musicians. Harley mastered the art of taking nine notes and unconventionally creating a sound that would live on for ages.
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IT'S TIME!
LET FREEDOM RING...
Rufus Harley traveled worldwide giving miniature liberty bells to Kings, Queens, and heads of states with his philosophy to empower and bring cultural awareness in all walks of life with his artistic expression through music.