Harry Barris Musical artist

Harry Barris (November 24, 1905 – December 13, 1962) was an American popular singer and songwriter, and is one of the earliest singers to utilize "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's "The Rhythm Boys," along with Bing Crosby, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 25, 1905
Birth place
New York City
Date of deathDecember 13, 1962
Place of death
California , Burbank California

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Bing Crosby
Paul Whiteman
The Rhythm Boys
Al Rinker
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Jazz
instrument
Piano

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