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Harold Land - Saxophonist
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Harold Land

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Harold Land was an American tenor saxophonist whose warm, controlled tone became associated with hard bop and West Coast jazz. He was a member of the Clifford Brown and Max Roach quintet in 1954 and 1955, contributing to several important recordings before returning to California. Land later co-led groups with trumpeter Blue Mitchell and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and recorded extensively under his own name.

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Harold Land ranks #42 of 157 in the Saxophonist ranking, behind Billy Harper, ahead of Clifford Jordan.

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How good is Harold Land?
Harold Land scores 7.92/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. Key Clifford Brown-Max Roach tenor and West Coast figure; respected tone and lines, somewhat underrecognized.
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Is Harold Land worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.92/10, Harold Land is a solid option in Saxophonist. See all Saxophonist ranked.

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