NMOJazz Presents: Jeanette Harris

Jeanette Harris is the scintillating saxtress of  smooth jazz. This lady understands that energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are the solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do,” which hit Billboard’s smooth jazz singles chart from her previous albums, Saxified, Summer Rain. Classically trained in both sax and piano, a graduate of Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, and the saxophonist for the late, great Teena Marie’s final year of touring, Jeanette has weathered the fiercest challenges to bring the world her own brand of soulful healing vibes.  She’s recorded with guitarist Norman Brown (who is featured on her 2011 release “Saxified”, Wrote for Gerald Albright and has been blessed to perform at many well-known Jazz Festivals and Jazz Rooms in the United States, Japan, Germany and London.  Her latest CD “Saxathone” is a fans favorite, having a mix of popular covers and soulful originals.  Jeanette’s favorite spot is performing on the stage, and she is grateful for all of the wonderful musical opportunities she’s been blessed with and looks forward to many more.