The 3 Sounds is an album by American pianist Gene Harris recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label.Blue Note Records discography, accessed December 14, 2010. Although it is titled after Harris' group The Three Sounds, the album is a transitional effort. Carl Burnett, the drummer from The Three Sounds, is present. Making his first appearance with Harris is bassist Luther Hughes, who would become the regular bassist of the Gene Harris Quartet in the 1990s.

Reception The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Review, accessed December 14, 2010.

Track listing

Recorded at United Artists Studios, West Hollywood, California on July 26 (tracks 1–3, 6 & 8), July 27 (tracks 4 & 5) and August 3 (track 7), 1971.

Personnel Gene Harris - piano Monk Higgins - organ, arranger Fred Robinson, Albert Vescovo - guitar Luther Hughes - electric bass Carl Burnett - drums Bobbye Porter Hall - conga Paul Humphrey - percussion Unidentified vocals

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