TERRY HARRINGTON

Terry Harrington's resume reads like a historical Who's Who of Los Angeles TV, movie and jazz. He is a Wayne State University alumnus from 1963 and is one the most sought-after studio musicians. He has been nominated three consecutive years for the 'Most Valuable' all-around woodwind doubler by his peers in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In 1969 he was a staff musician at WJR (CBS) Radio doing daily shows, recording for Motown Records. He also conducted and led the Roostertail orchestra behind most of the greatest entertainers in America. Known and acclaimed for his deep insight into the inner workings of harmony in music, he has most recently published a highly acclaimed book on Advanced Jazz Improvisation and Polytonality, called 'The Way I See It'. And to top off Terry's amazing career: Since the start of The Simpsons 20 years ago Terry Harrington has improvised all read more...