Harry Biss (9 August 1919, New York City – 17 May 1997, Long Beach, New York) was an American jazz pianist who flourished from 1944 to 1952.

Harry Biss
Bill DeArango, Terry Gibbs, and Harry Biss, "Three Deuces", New York City, June 1947, photo: William P. Gottlieb
Bill DeArango, Terry Gibbs, and Harry Biss, "Three Deuces", New York City, June 1947, photo: William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Born(1919-08-09)August 9, 1919
New York City
Died(1997-05-17)May 17, 1997
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1934–1952

He performed and recorded with Georgie Auld, Billie Rogers, George Shaw, Herbie Fields, Buddy Rich, Brew Moore, Gene Roland, Zoot Sims, Terry Gibbs, Allen Eager, and Eddie Bert.[1]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Jim Burns "The Forgotten Ones: Harry Biss"[permanent dead link], Jazz Journal International, 60:6, [June] 2007, p.13 OCLC 457010330, 1773905, 399003286 OCLC 470181563, 2612009, 472898527 ISSN 0140-2285