Al Harewood facts for kids
Al Harewood (born June 3, 1923 – died March 13, 2014) was an amazing American jazz drummer and a teacher. He was born in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. Al Harewood worked with many famous jazz musicians throughout his career.
He played drums for groups like the J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding band and the Art Farmer/Gigi Gryce band. He also performed with well-known artists such as David Amram, Betty Carter, and the Curtis Fuller-Benny Golson Sextet. Al Harewood played on many jazz recordings with leaders like Lou Donaldson, Horace Parlan, Ike Quebec, Dexter Gordon, and Grant Green. He also worked for a long time with the saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, starting in 1959.
Al Harewood passed away in March 2014 when he was 90 years old.
Playing Jazz Music
Al Harewood was known for his steady rhythm and powerful drumming. He was a very important part of the jazz scene for many years. Drummers like Al Harewood help to keep the beat and add excitement to the music.
Albums He Played On
Al Harewood played drums on many different jazz albums. He helped create the sound for many recordings by famous jazz artists. Here are some of the musicians he recorded with:
- Ahmed Abdul-Malik: Jazz Sahara (1958) and East Meets West (1960)
- Benny Carter: Cookin' at Carlos I (1990)
- Betty Carter: Finally, Betty Carter (1969) and Round Midnight (1969)
- Lou Donaldson: Sonny Side Up (1960), Midnight Sun (1960), and Lush Life (1967)
- Booker Ervin: That's It! (1961)
- Curtis Fuller: Two Bones (1958), Blues-ette (1959), and Blues-ette Part II (1993)
- Benny Golson: Gone with Golson (1959)
- Dexter Gordon: Doin' Allright (1961)
- Grant Green: Grantstand (1961), Remembering (1961), and Idle Moments (1964)
- Dodo Greene: My Hour of Need (1962)
- Bobby Hutcherson: The Kicker (recorded 1963, released 1999)
- Dick Katz: In High Profile (1984)
- Horace Parlan': He played on many albums with Horace Parlan, including Movin' & Groovin (1960), Us Three (1960), and On the Spur of the Moment (1961).
- Ike Quebec: Heavy Soul (1961) and It Might as Well Be Spring (1961)
- Dizzy Reece: Comin' On! (1960)
- Buddy Tate and Al Grey: Just Jazz (1984)
- Stanley Turrentine: He recorded many albums with Stanley Turrentine, such as Look Out! (1960), Comin' Your Way (1961), and A Chip Off the Old Block (1963).
- Kai Winding: K + J.J. (1955) with J. J. Johnson and Rainy Day (1965)
