Eric Harland, Composer and Drummer
JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL
Published Monday, June 19, 2006 by Jeffery Morse.
June 22
Also on that night, at Zankel Hall: Sangam. The saxophonist and flutist Charles Lloyd’s broad instincts come to the fore in his current trio, featuring the trap drummer Eric Harland and the tabla master Zakir Hussain. The three players find common ground between jazz and Eastern rhythms and modalities, and their playing is highlighted by Lloyd’s lyricism, Hussain’s virtuosity, and Harland’s responsiveness
Click here to see the full schedule for the JVC Jazz Festival at the New Yorker.
Also on that night, at Zankel Hall: Sangam. The saxophonist and flutist Charles Lloyd’s broad instincts come to the fore in his current trio, featuring the trap drummer Eric Harland and the tabla master Zakir Hussain. The three players find common ground between jazz and Eastern rhythms and modalities, and their playing is highlighted by Lloyd’s lyricism, Hussain’s virtuosity, and Harland’s responsiveness
Click here to see the full schedule for the JVC Jazz Festival at the New Yorker.
Casually Introducing Walter Smith III
Published Sunday, June 04, 2006 by Jeffery Morse.
Despite the title of his debut recording, saxophonist Walter Smith III give us far more than a casual introduction to his formidable chops as performer and composer. Featuring two ensembles of young rising stars and a playlist alternating original compositions with gems from Sam Rivers, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, and collaborator Lionel Loueke, Casually Introducing Walter Smith III (Fresh Sound/New Talent, 2006) hopefully should be all the introduction this artist will need to bring him justified and widespread attention.
Click here for the full review at Jazz Police.