18th April 2016: “A spectacular recording” and “A dynamite band” – more reviews for Joel Harrison’s ‘Spirit House’.

A broad-thinking musician with a prolific and extensive back catalog of releases – from duo and chamber to big band formats, from West African to North Indian collaborations – renowned Washington DC-born guitarist and composer Joel Harrison now turns his attention to a quintet recording featuring the intriguing front line of trumpet (Cuong Vu) and bassoon (Paul Hanson). Completed by NYC bassist Kermit Driscoll (bass) and the influential eminence of drummer Brian Blade, Harrison has created a genuine improvisers’ record on Spirit House with a conceptual focus very much on the intuitive skills of these specific players.

Here are the highlights from the most recent reviews received for Spirit House
 
“A spectacular recording.”
Jazz’n’ More
 
“A dynamite band.”
Stuart Kremsky (blog)