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Ghosts Of Havana by Harvie S

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Album Title: Bright Dawn
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 00:50:20

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About the Album

On Bright Dawn, his 21st recording as a leader, Harvie S reaffirms why he remains one of the most expressive and sought-after bass voices in modern jazz. Long celebrated for bass lines that function “like the deep roots of a tree,” Harvie uses this session to explore the full sonic and emotional range of the instrument, shaping music that is at once grounded, lyrical, and quietly adventurous. His original compositions—thoughtful, rhythmically alive, and rich with harmonic implication—sit naturally alongside inspired interpretations of Chick Corea’s “Humpty Dumpty” and Bob Dorough’s wry classic “Devil May Care,” creating a program that feels both personal and expansive. Surrounded by Peter Bernstein's warm, articulate guitar, Miki Hayama's elegant and probing piano, and Matt Wilson's ever-responsive drums, Harvie leaves generous space for interaction, nuance, and collective discovery. The result is a recording that breathes, melodies unfolding organically and grooves emerging with unforced authority, all anchored by the unmistakable sound of a master bassist whose imagination and touch continue to evolve. “The bassist’s horn-like, bebop-based phrasing is as engaging as it is inventive…leaving no doubts about his stature as one of the preeminent bass voices...” All About Jazz

Tracks

Ghosts of Havana; Devil May Care; Waltz for Vartan; Navalny; I've Got Rhythm and Blues; Yukimi's Song; Humpty Dumpty; The Truth; Voice in the Sky; Swithering.

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Bright Dawn by Jack Bowers

Date featured

April 12, 2026

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