7th October 2015: Joel Harrison begins Spirit House launch tour Tues 13th October at Pizza Express + tour dates and press highlights including 4* from The Telegraph and Jazzwise.

New York based guitarist Joel Harrison begins his UK and European launch tour in support of new release Spirit House with a special show at London’s Pizza Express on Tuesday 13th October. (Booking)

This concert will include the rhythm section from his previous album ‘Mother Stump’, namely Michael Bates (bass) and Jeremy Clemons (drums), plus Ben Wendel (Kneebody) on bassoon and sax.

Here are the latest press highlights for Spirit House:

Radio Cardiff reviews Spirit House (listen)

“A languid and expressive album.”

4 stars, Best Jazz Albums of 2015 List – The Telegraph (full review)

“A refreshingly transparent performance and in keeping with Harrison’s sense of the forces that move us… blends the then and now but the music is always present.”
The New York City Jazz Record (website)

“Another stunning album from guitarist and composer Joel Harrison which really brings out the best from his colleagues.”
The Northern Echo (website)

“It’s a totally inspired album oozing musicality.”
Drummer Magazine (website)

Spirit House European CD release tour: Oct. 13-19

w/ Cuong Vu (17 and 19 only), Ben Wendel, Michael Bates, Jeremy Clemons