Harry Breuer

**Harry Breuer** was a versatile American musician and composer best known for his playful approach to novelty music and instrumental pop during the mid-20th century. A master of mallet percussion (think xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone), Breuer brought a whimsical charm to ragtime, vaudeville-inspired tunes, and holiday classics. His later work flirted with the space-age sounds of the Moog synthesizer, resulting in quirky albums like *Moog Generation* and *Moog Is Moog* that blended retro vibes with futuristic zaps. Whether he was rattling out ragtime rhythms on *The Happy Sound of Ragtime*, jingling Christmas carols on *Organ And Chimes Play Christmas Carols*, or leaning into percussive comedy with *Percussive Vaudeville*, Breuer’s music always carried a lighthearted, toe-tapping energy that made him a cult favorite among fans of vintage instrumental oddities.

Genres

Exotica

Ragtime

Adult Standards

Lounge

Electronic

Jazz

Easy Listening

Space Age Pop

Vaudeville

Novelty Music

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Latest Release

Moog Generation

Harry Breuer

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 14, 2023