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Donald Harrison Jr. is a pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer born on June 23, 1960, in New Orleans. As a Big Chief of the Congo Square Nation Afro-New Orleans group, he blends jazz with hip-hop, funk, gospel, and traditional Crescent City rhythms, a fusion he helped popularize as part of the influential Nouveau Swing movement. A steadfast advocate for jazz education and community voice, Harrison has earned recognition as an NEA Jazz Master (2022) for Jazz Advocacy and a Berklee Honorary Doctorate (2021) for his cultural leadership and musical innovation. Explore his biography, key discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates below. We’ve got you covered for authentic, reliable access to tickets and information, with a friend-in-the-business approach.