Interview: Joel Harrison
By Dan Ouellette, eMusic Contributor
In the liner notes to his impressive new album, Search, New York-based guitarist/composer Joel Harrison writes that he set out to challenge himself compositionally to "use extended forms and some new techniques…without sacrificing spontaneity, a tricky balance." Best known as a jazz artist who has been exploring a variety of new approaches and genres over the course of his 15 albums as a leader, on Search, Harrison leans heavily on the influences of classical musicians… more »