Stan Harrison (born December 8, 1953) is an American saxophonist who is also accomplished in playing other

woodwind instrument Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments within the greater category of wind instruments. Common examples include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. There are two main types of woodwind instruments: flutes and ...

s, namely the horn, flute and clarinet. He has also written music for television. Harrison released his first solo album ''The Ties That Blind'' in 2000 on his own record label. In 2007 he released ''The Optimist'', an album which was produced by

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, on the EdgeArtists record label. The following are some of the many prominent artists with whom Harrison has played and/or recorded: *

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* Southside Johnny *

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* Little Steven * Serge Gainsbourg *

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* Radiohead *

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* Jonathan Coulton *

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* Mick Jagger *

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* Najma Akhtar * Gary Private * Jewel

Discography

*''The Ties That Blind'' (2000) *''The Optimist'' (2007)

External links

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Stan Harrison credits at Allmusic Stan or STAN may refer to: People * Stan (given name), a list of people with the given name ** Stan Laurel (1890–1965), English comic actor, part of duo Laurel and Hardy * Stan (surname), a Romanian surname * Stan! (born 1964), American author ...

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1953 births Living people American male saxophonists American multi-instrumentalists American male composers 21st-century American composers Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes members American session musicians Jersey Shore musicians 21st-century American saxophonists The Miami Horns members {{US-saxophonist-stub