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John Harrison Trio: Roman Sun

Read "Roman Sun" reviewed by Craig W. Hurst


Roman Sun is a delightful collection of smartly arranged, and deftly performed tunes selected from jazz standards, and the enduring corpus of the Great American Songbook. An original composition, the CD’s title cut, by leader/pianist John Harrison rounds out the ten selections on the recording. Good consistent time, driving swing, tight ensemble, and the inventive soloing present on Roman Sun exemplify skills of musicians who obviously possess chops that far exceed a mere level of competence.The title tune ...

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The John Harrison Trio: Roman Sun

Read "Roman Sun" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Another superb piano trio, this one from the Boston area and comprised of names that were unknown to us but no less impressive than many who are. The pianist, John Harrison III, is a forceful two--handed player who always knows precisely where he has been and where he is going. Drummer Alan Hall and bassist Peter Kontrimas forge a solid substratum, allowing Harrison to traverse his sinuous musical pathways without fear of mishap. The recipe calls for straight--ahead ...

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John Harrison Trio: Roman Sun

Read "Roman Sun" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The folks at Rhode Island-based, “Whaling City Sound” continue to highlight the abundance of jazz talent emanating from the New England area. The celebration surges onward with the debut release by the “John Harrison Trio.” On this newly issued outing, pianist John Harrison guides his rhythm section through a program consisting of standards, one Harrison original composition (“Roman Sun”) and a few less familiar works by others. Thus, nothing new or radically different yet Harrison is a zestful artist who ...

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Roman Sun

Whaling City Sound
2002

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