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Tuesday was the release date for my latest cd, a collaboration with sarodist Anupam Shobhakar. We call our group Multiplicity, and the name of the cd is Leave the Door Open. 

There have been some great responses so far.  However, after reading some of the responses I felt compelled to offer my own insight– as an insider– about what really makes this album unique.  Sure my opinion is biased but this has been a fascinating 3 year journey. Perhaps these thoughts will allow the listener a more clear view of our goals and process. (more…)

Reflections on Alternative Guitar Summit 2014

Joel Harrison to Fred Frith:

“Fred, how exactly do you practice and prepare for what you do?”

Fred replies- “I practice by being available to the possibilities of each moment.” (more…)

Guitarist Joel Harrison reflects on a true original

This article appears on the Jazz Times website

Jim Hall was a composer first, guitar player second. I believe he looked at improvising as composition. Many do, of course, but with Jim it was evident all the time. His playing was thoughtful without being cerebral, organized without being restrictive, melodic and yet elliptical and surprising, sometimes romantic but never sentimental. He had a keen sense of humor in his playing and writing, and in his life. (more…)