Mark Harris (jazz musician)

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Mark Harris
Also known asBuzz the Bandleader
BornJune 3, 1975
Ottawa, Canada
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Jazz, world, Gypsy, Children's
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, vocalist, composer
Instruments Double bass, bass guitar
Years active1996-Present
Associated acts Lah-Lah, Monsieur Camembert, Baby et Lulu, The Tango Saloon

Mark Harris is a jazz double bassist, vocalist and composer from Sydney, Australia. Co-creator and member of children's band Lah-Lah, featured on a TV show of the same name originally broadcast on channel Nick Jr. and more recently on ABC Kids. Tina Harris, his wife, has the title role of 'Lah-Lah' while Harris is 'Buzz the Bandleader', who plays 'Lola the Dancing Double Bass'.

Harris is a member of ARIA Music Awards winning, gypsy fusion band Monsieur Camembert. [1] [2] He also is a member of Baby et Lulu and The Tango Saloon.

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References

  1. "Monsieur Camembert". Musica Viva. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  2. "MARK4 - WA CD LAUNCH". Programme - Gig Archive. Perth Jazz Society. 29 May 2006. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2010.