Wendell Harrison is a celebrated Detroit jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator whose work has profoundly shaped modern jazz and the city’s independent music scene. A founder of Tribe Records in the 1970s, he became a leading voice in socially conscious and community-driven jazz. Blending hard bop, soul, and avant-garde elements, Harrison’s sound reflects both innovation and deep-rooted tradition. His acclaimed recordings—solo and collaborative—along with his commitment to mentoring young musicians, cement his legacy as one of Detroit’s most enduring and influential jazz figures.