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| JazzArts Charlotte Brings NEA Jazz Master To Students And Audiences For Jazz Appreciation Month 2022 NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison Quintet Friday April 8th, 2022, 6:00-7:30pm, 8:15-9:45pm Saturday, April 9th, 2022, 7:00-8:30pm, 9:15-10:45pm JAZZ ROOM at Stage Door Theater at the Blumenthal, 155 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA General Seating: $25 advance. $32 at the door. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ LEGEND 2022 NEA JAZZ MASTER– the highest honor our nation awards to jazz artists. To kick off JAZZ ROOM Season 16 and celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, JazzArts is proud to welcome 2022 NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison and his quintet from the Crescent City. Creator of three influential styles of jazz, saxophonist Big Chief Donald Harrison will be performing his original style "Nouveau Swing, " a distinctive sound that blends the swing beat of modern jazz with hip-hop, funk and soul music. Whether or not you are a jazz aficionado, you will undoubtedly hear the influences of the jazz masters with which he has honed his experience playing, including legends such as Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and Roy Haynes. You may also recognize Donald Harrison as one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s mentors from the Netflix documentary "Biggie: I got a Story to Tell" or from his appearances in HBO's drama series "Treme." Donald Harrison is the recognized "Big Chief" of Congo Square in Afro-New Orleans culture, and was made a Chief in 2019 by Queen Diambi Kabatusuila in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Featuring: Donald Harrison, saxophone Darryl Staves, drummer Noriatsu Naraoka, bass Dan Kaufman, piano Detroit Brooks, guitar The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear. Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, and O's Place Jazz. ---------- BIO New Orleans born saxophonist Donald Harrison is considered a master of every era of jazz, soul, funk, and a composer of orchestral classical music. He has created three influential styles of jazz: nouveau swing, a modern second-line, and quantum jazz. In the HBO drama, "Treme", Emmy-winning director David Simon created two characters to portray how Harrison innovated new styles of music. The show is loosely based on Harrison's life and he actually plays himself in many episodes. This talented artist is the recognized Big Chief of Congo Square in Afro-New Orleans culture and was made a Chief in 2019 by Queen Diambi Kabatusuila in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. The Black Indians of New Orleans are a mix of African and Native Americans roots, affecting the traditions and culture of New Orleans for over 100 years. Harrison honed his experience playing with over 200 jazz masters including Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Eddie Palmieri, Dr. John, Lena Horne, McCoy Tyner, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Miles Davis, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham, Chuck Loeb, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Digable Planets, Guru's Jazzmatazz, The Headhunters, and The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Harrison has been a mentor to artist as diverse as The Notorious Big, Jonathon Batiste, Christian Scott, Trombone Shorty, and Esperanza Spaulding. JazzArts Artistic Director and drummer Ocie Davis toured with Donald Harrison Jr back in the early 2000s, before Hurricane Katrina brought the Davis's here to Charlotte. We have enjoyed that friendship, as Donald was JazzArts Camp Clinician in 2013 and guest on "Conversations with Curtis" May 2020. The Mardis Gras Indians meets modern jazz. – Ted Panken, Morton Report Person of the Year by Jazziz magazine in January 2007. "A Genius " — Eddie Palmieri Donald Harrison is one of the most confident and convincing improvisers in jazz today. – Russ Musto, AllAboutJazz 2022 NEA Jazz Master: The NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship is the highest honor that our nation bestows on jazz artists. Each year since 1982, the program has elevated to its ranks a select number of living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz. For more information, read our brief history of the program. "The real work you do will shine through like the sun on a clear day." - Donald Harrison ALBUMS as leader 1990: Full Circle (Sweet Basil) 1991: For Art's Sake (Candid) 1992: Indian Blues (Candid) with Dr. John 1994: The Power of Cool (CTI) 1997: Nouveau Swing (Impulse!) 1999: Free to Be (Impulse!) 2000: Spirits of Congo Square (Candid) 2001: Real Life Stories (Nagel Heyer) 2002: Kind of New (Candid) 2003: Paradise Found (Fomp) 2004: Heroes (Nagel Heyer) 2004: Free Style (Nagel Heyer) 2005: New York Cool: Live at The Blue Note (Half Note) 2005: 3D (Fomp) 2006: The Survivor (Nagel Heyer) 2008: The Chosen (Nagel Heyer) 2011: This Is Jazz: Live at The Blue Note 2017 THE ECLECTIC JAZZ REVOLUTION OF UNITY write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |