What makes Mean Greens by Eddie Harris notable?

This album is significant for its innovative blending of jazz and funk elements, which would later influence the jazz fusion movement. It showcased Harris's unique approach to jazz saxophone, contributing to his reputation as a pioneer in the genre and earning critical acclaim for tracks like 'Listen Here' that have since become standards. When 'Mean Greens' was released in 1967, Eddie Harris was transitioning from his earlier works into a more experimental phase. This album followed his popular 1966 release 'The Electrifying Eddie Harris', marking a period of increased creativity and exploration in his sound, particularly with the incorporation of contemporary influences.

Who is Mean Greens for?

Mean Greens works well if you're into vibrant energy for social gatherings, soulful brass melodies uplift mood and extended grooves encourage dancing.

How many songs are on Mean Greens?

Mean Greens has 7 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Mean Greens

Eddie Harris · 1967

40 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, where innovative rhythms meet emotive brass melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant energy for social gatherings
soulful brass melodies uplift mood
extended grooves encourage dancing
reflective moments amidst lively tracks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, instant gratification
seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Mean Greens' was released in 1967, Eddie Harris was transitioning from his earlier works into a more experimental phase. This album followed his popular 1966 release 'The Electrifying Eddie Harris', marking a period of increased creativity and exploration in his sound, particularly with the incorporation of contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Herbie Hancock· Pharoah Sanders

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Mean Greens 7:22
2 It Was a Very Good Year 5:08
3 Without You 3:01
4 Yeah Yeah Yeah 5:12
5 Listen Here 3:38
6 Blues in the Basement 8:07
7 Goin' Home 7:48

What to play next

Listen next

The Electrifying Eddie Harris

1968

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The In Sound

1966

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