Joel Harrison Quartet Feat. David Binney, Michael Janisch & Gerald Cleaver
At a glance
About this event
Acclaimed American jazz guitarist Joel Harrison returns to Europe with a stellar band that features long-time collaborator David Binney (alto saxophone), Michael Janisch (double bass), and Gerald Cleaver (drums). The night in part focuses on Harrison’s new Whirlwind Recordings album, Still Point: Turning World with new arrangements of the album material, alongside a range of his compositions from his 20 solo recordings.
Described as ‘protean and brilliant’ by the New York Times, guitarist/composer/vocalist Harrison has ‘created a new blueprint for jazz’ (New Orleans Times Picayune). His solo albums showcase a unique ability to shape sound from disparate sources, veering across the globe into rock, country, American roots music, Indian, West African, classical and more.
His long-time ally David Binney is one of the greatest saxophonists of our time, possessing ‘one of the most original minds in contemporary music’ according to Stereophile Magazine.
MOBO-nominated artist Michael Janisch (Joe Lovano, Lee Konitz) is an American based in London and one of the country’s most in-demand jazz bassists, and drummer Gerald Cleaver has contributed to many ground-breaking albums of recent years with artists such as Craig Taborn, William Parker and Henry Threadgill.
A concert by modern greats simply not to be missed.
Location
Phoenix Street
Venue details
Part of the Cork Heritage pub trail, the Crane Lane Theatre is located in the remains of an old Gentleman's Club in the dead centre of Cork City and has been the scene of many a notorious event over the last 100 years. Featuring one of the most favoured Beer Gardens in Cork City centre and we continue to be inspired by the music of Mr. Tom Waits
