Tribute to the Legendary Eddie Harris

Released in 1997, 'Tribute to the Legendary Eddie Harris' finds Ronnie Laws revisiting the catalog of one of his most significant influences. Eddie Harris was a pioneer of the electric saxophone and a master of the soul-jazz groove, and Laws - who rose to fame in the 1970s with his own brand of jazz-funk - is the perfect candidate to interpret this material. The album features polished, studio-quality versions of Harris's most famous compositions, including 'Listen Here' and 'Compared to What'. While Laws's earlier work was often more aggressive and disco-inflected, this record shows a more mature, refined approach to fusion. The production is typical of the late 90s, featuring a clean, high-fidelity sound that highlights the technical precision of the musicians. Critically, it is seen as a successful crossover project that honors the past while remaining contemporary for its time.