6th October 2016: Joel Harrison ‘Spirit House’ West Coast tour ft: Cuong Vu, Paul Hanson, Jeff Denson and Brian Blade starts October 14th

“A truly successful jazz album reminiscent of one of the great works of Miles Davis.”
Hörerlebnis (website)

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.

Joel will be touring the US West Coast starting next Friday (details)

Friday, Oct. 14 – Joe Henderson Lab @ SF Jazz

Saturday, Oct. 15 – Workshop in Berkeley @ California Jazz Conservatory

Saturday, Oct. 15 – Art Boutiki, San José

Sunday, Oct. 16 – Moss Theatre (Angel City Jazz Festival)

Monday, Oct.17 – Dizzy’s Jazz