Bruce Harris - trumpet
Dmitry Baevsky - alto sax
Frank Basile - baritone sax
Andy Farber - tenor sax
Grant Stewart - tenor sax
Jerry Weldon - tenor sax
Michael Weiss - piano
Clovis Nicolas - bass
Pete Van Nostrand - drums
Bells are ringing when Bruce Harris and his trumpet
hit the ground running right from the opening salvo on
his aptly entitled debut release “Beginnings.” Indeed,
Harris pushes his melodic message to the forefront
with skillful leadership, while he ably demonstrates a
total command of his own instrument. Also featured
on the album are several of NYC’s top saxophonists,
including Grant Stewart, Andy Farber, Jerry Weldon,
Frank Basile and Dmitry Baevsky. They are supported
by the capable rhythm section of pianist Michael
Weiss, bassist Clovis Nicolas, and drummer Pete Van
Nostrand. With an amazing combination of talents,
some brilliant performances, and an evocative program
of music, critical listeners should agree that
“Beginnings” travels steadily straight forward and
shines with bright moments to successfully proclaim
Bruce Harris as an important and emerging new voice
in jazz.
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