Mark Harris (jazz musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mark Harris
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| Also known as | Buzz the Bandleader |
| Born | June 3, 1975 Ottawa, Canada |
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Jazz, world, Gypsy, Children's |
| Occupation(s) | Instrumentalist, vocalist, composer |
| Instruments | Double bass, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1996-Present |
| Associated acts | Lah-Lah, Monsieur Camembert, Baby et Lulu, The Tango Saloon |
Mark Harris is a talented musician from Sydney, Australia. He is well-known for being 'Buzz the Bandleader' in the popular children's band and TV show, Lah-Lah. Mark plays a special instrument called the double bass, which he even named 'Lola the Dancing Double Bass' on the show! He is also a singer and writes music.
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Who is Mark Harris?
Mark Harris was born on June 3, 1975, in Ottawa, Canada, but he grew up in Sydney, Australia. He is a skilled jazz musician who plays the double bass and the bass guitar. Besides playing instruments, Mark is also a singer and a composer, meaning he writes his own music. He has been active in music since 1996.
Lah-Lah's Big Live Band
Buzz the Bandleader
Mark Harris is one of the creators of the fun children's music group called Lah-Lah. He started the band with his wife, Tina Harris. On the show, Tina plays the main character, Lah-Lah. Mark's character is 'Buzz the Bandleader'. Buzz plays a big instrument called 'Lola the Dancing Double Bass'.
The Lah-Lah TV Show
The Lah-Lah band became so popular that they got their own TV show! It was first shown on Nick Jr. and later moved to ABC Kids. The show helps kids learn about music and instruments in a fun way. Mark's role as Buzz helps guide the musical adventures.
Other Musical Projects
Besides Lah-Lah, Mark Harris is a member of several other interesting bands. He plays in a band called Monsieur Camembert, which has won awards. This band plays a unique style of music called gypsy fusion.
Mark also performs with Baby et Lulu, a group that sings in French. Another band he is part of is The Tango Saloon. These different projects show how versatile Mark is as a musician, playing various styles of music.
