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Niki Haris is a multi talented singer, songwriter, dancer and choreographer. Daughter of the Grammy nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris, Niki grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and was college educated in Southern California. Niki pursued her singing career there and has since gone on to work with numerous top recording artists in Pop, R&B, and Jazz. She has recorded and/or performed with Ray Charles, David Sanborn, Michael Sembello, Leann Rimes, Michelle Branch, Santana, Kylie Minogue, Luther Vandross, All Saints, Wilton Felder of the Jazz Crusaders, Stanley Turrentine, the Righteous Bros., Julian Lennon, Anita Baker, Mick Jagger, Whitney Houston and Madonna.
Niki continued to strengthen her singing career while touring with her father and promoting their albums, “Down Home Blues” and their inspirational CD “In His Hands”. After her father’s passing and the release of their live CD, “Jazz Alley Cats”, Niki resumed her love of jazz and today carries on her father’s legacy.
After completing 2 tours back to back Niki recorded a dance CD “Total Love” and a jazz record “Live in Switzerland” recorded in Zurich, and a live gospel record “The Beginning” Recorded with John Barnes at Innersound studios. Niki continues to perform today to express her love of music, dancing, and choreography.
Niki performs at a multitude of benefits for AIDS, Cancer research as well as Camp Harmony for inner city children. She is also a strong supporter for the Music in the Classroom program and RAAD, Rockers Against Drunk Driving. She diligently lends her time in serving and is an annual participant in the Season for Non Violence..
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