Bassists James Jamerson, Duck Dunn, Tommy Cogbill, Carole Kaye, George Porter Jr., Jerold Jemott, Harvey Brooks, the late Bobby Anderson, and a host of others.
The recordings of Chess, Atlantic, Stax, Motown and such.
And the numerous heroes of blues, soul, rock & roll and r&b.
Harlan Terson has been a familiar figure on Chicago's musical landscape for more than thirty years, recording and touring internationally with some of Chicago's great blues artists. He has played bass on more than thirty five recordings and jingles, two of which have been nominated for the Grammy award. He maintains a busy performing and teaching schedule, contributing his deep, steady groove to various bands and projects.
Terson's "in the pocket" groove has kept him working on the competitive Chicago blues circuit, and taken him overseas as well. He recorded and toured with Lonnie Brooks from 1976-1982. He has also appeared and recorded with many other artists, including the legendary Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Magic Slim, Albert Collins, Sunnyland Slim, Johnny Littlejohn, Eddy Clearwater, Jimmy Rogers, Kim Wilson, Eddie Shaw, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Big Mama Thornton, Jody Williams, Steve Freund, Tad Robinson, Dave Specter and the Bluebirds, Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies, The Chicago Rhythm Review, and Chicago blues rockers, The Fabulous Fish Heads. He performed at the internationally famous Kingston Mines in Chicago for more than twenty years, and currently teaches at The Old Town School of Folk Music. He has recorded on the Alligator, Delmark, Evidence, Severn, and JSP labels.
Hey Harlan! Greetings from Valencia, Spain. Yesterday i was at Blues Fest. Benidorm seeing Koko'sBlues Machine and Lonnie's Blues Band. I met a special friend...We talk about you and Dave..Nice guy Rob!we had a good time!! Hope to see you soon on a spanish blues tour. we keep in contact! Adios!
The new CD and DVD has arrived, "It Ain't Over" live document celebrating DElmark's 55th Anniversary - tribute concert at Buddy Guy's Legends in March of 2008 Featuring Harlan on bass with Dave Specter and Jimmy Johnson on "Cold Cold Feeling" and "You Don't Know What Love Is"
From heaven above arrives a fascination, It..s a personal, glory innovation To be honest, thankfull and true - Holy night, I trust in you, cause you give freedom to everyone, You spend much love and also fun. I treasure Christmas through the years, It..s a magic time, which disappears. But it comes back again and again, I..m indeed a Christmas - fan.
I wish you and your family a merry christmas Love & Peace
A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover: Hard To Find And Lucky To Have! Have A Great And Wonderful Week N Weekend! Hope Everything Goes Well ! A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
Hey Harlan - thanks for accepting my friends request - sitting in with you guys last night was RIDICULOUS fun - i loved your playing too - keep it real Mr Blues Person. All the best, Brian.
