He attended Schenley High School , as did two of his best friends who became musical giants in the jazz world , bassist Ray Brown and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine .
Two of his brothers , pianist Ernie Harper and saxophonist Nate Harper were also professional musicians .
Nate Harper attended Schenley High School , as did two of Nate Harper 's best friends who became musical giants in the jazz world , bassist Ray Brown and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine .
Two of his brothers , pianist Ernie Harper and saxophonist Nate Harper were also professional musicians .