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As guitarist, composer and vocalist, Washington D.C. native Joel Harrison resists categorization: jazz, African and Indian, contemporary classical, blues and rock all have a place in his unique approach. Remarking on his eclectic approach All About Jazz concluded that “Harrison’s ability to integrate renders irrelevant the identification of his sources in compositions that range from edgy angularity to sheer beauty…he dispenses with boundaries and creates his own mélange that’s as timeless as it is thoroughly modern." Harrison graduated from Bard College with a BA in composition and performance in 1980 studying with Joan Tower; in the ensuing years he worked privately with Allaudin Mathieu, Charlie Banacos, Ali Akbar Khan and others
James Moody, Jamie Shew, Billy Mohler & Brandee Younger
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 906th electrifying edition of Neon Jazz! We kick things off with the mesmerizing harpist Brandee Younger and the title track from her much-anticipated 2025 album Gadabout Season. From there, we dive into a powerful new release from the legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring the dynamic Deborah Silver--a fitting tribute to their unforgettable International ...
Jackie McLean, Eugene Chadbourne, and Miho Hazama
by Jerome Wilson
Technical difficulties prevented me from recording last week's show, so instead here is a vintage one from February 9, 2021. The musicians featured here include Jackie McLean, Susan Alcorn. Miho Hazama, Dave Burrell, and Eugene Chadbourne. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings ...
Peter Madsen, Immanuel Wilkins, and the WDR Big Band
by Jerome Wilson
This program contains new music from Peter Madsen, the WDR Big Band and the Steve Allee Big Band. It also features Immanuel Wilkins, Jaki Byard, and Taylor Ho Bynum. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...
Big Ears Festival 2025
by Mark Sullivan
Big Ears Festival Knoxville, TN March 27-30, 2025 This year's festival again featured several spotlighted events (but none of them required special ticketing, as was tried last year). “Across the Horizon" was a series of concerts combining Americana and ambient music, curated by Bob Holmes and the band SUSS. “Age ...
Aruan Ortiz, Satoko Fujii, and George Cables Plus New Music from Ludovica Burtone
by Hobart Taylor
Music from Pianists Aruan Ortiz, Satoko Fujii, and George Cables as well as new music from Branford Marsalis and Jeong Lim Yang.Playlist Aruan Ortiz “Like a Changui (Montuno)" from Serranius Sketchbook for Piano Trio (Intakt) 0:00 Satoko Fujii “Aruku" from Dream a Dream (Libra) 6:00 George Cables" Journey to Agartha" from I Hear Echoes ...
String Players: Sonny Sharrock to Charles Mingus
by Jerome Wilson
This show. from September 15, 2020, focuses on string players, mostly guitarists but bassists, cellists and a harp player are also thrown into the mix. Specific musicians heard include Sonny Sharrock. Lonnie Johnson. Tomeka Reid, Charles Mingus, and Brandee Younger. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete ...
John Coltrane, Ted Curson, and Gretchen Parlato
by Jerome Wilson
This show gets into venerated “New Thing" masters such as John Coltrane and Ted Curson as well as current musicians such as Gretchen Parlato, Joel Harrison, and Kris Davis. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...
Various Guitarists: The Middle of Everywhere: Guitar Solos Vol. I
by Glenn Astarita
Produced by laudable guitarist/composer Joel Harrison and the Alternative Guitar Summit, The Middle of Everywhere: Guitar Solos Vol. 1 is a compelling exploration of the intersections between jazz, classical and world music traditions--think of it as a musical United Nations, where six-stringed diplomats from various genres come together to harmonize. In the album liners, Harrison states, ...
Larry Young, Steven Bernstein, and Karrin Allyson
by Jerome Wilson
Despite an equipment malfunction during the third set, this show covers a variety of artists from the last seventy years of jazz. Musicians heard include Larry Young, Steven Bernstein, Dennis Gonzalez, Karrin Allyson, and Hampton Hawes. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings ...
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