Harrison is being called one of the most important musicians of the new millennium. On "Paradise Found," he continues to explore his groundbreaking Nouveau Swing style, which merges straight-ahead acoustic swing with modern R&B, second-line, hip-hop, Mardi Gras Indian, and reggae rhythms. There are few jazz musicians who can play it all, from traditional New Orleans style jazz to swing, bop, post-bop, modern, smooth, avant-garde, and beyond, but Harrison has developed his own personal style that traverses and synthesizes all these mediums with great success. Paradise Found also introduces 16-year-old trumpeter Christian Scott. Scott like Harrison is a native New Orleanian. On "Paradise Found," an aura of soothing, soulful serenity emanates from the music, reflecting the leader's recent revelations. "I think I've reached the point where I want to use music to help people and try to make the world a better place," he says. "This starts with the understanding that paradise starts within. When you come to a peaceful place within yourself and realize whom you are, you begin to play from your heart. That is what this record is about, accepting oneself and finding a peaceful place and trying to do the right thing by other people." ~ amazon.co.jp.
Fomp Records, 9999, 2003
Recorded 5th March, 2000 At
Ultrasonic Studio, New Orleans
Musicians:
Donald Harrison Jr - Alto
Saxophone
Christian Scott - Trumpet
Andrew Adair - Piano
Vicente Archer - Bass
John Lamkin - Drums
Tracks:
01. Paradise Found {Donald
Harrison} (6:53)
02. NY 2000 {Donald Harrison}
(5:56)
03. Burnin {Donald Harrison}
(4:55)
04. Young Blood {Christian
Scott} (5:30)
05. Jamaican Girl {Donald
Harrison} (7:27)
06. All My Love {Donald
Harrison} (7:58)
07. Giant Steps {John
Coltrane} (3:20)
08. One For Bird {Donald
Harrison} (4:34)
09. Misty {Erroll Garner,
Johnny Burke} (6:41)
10. Coolin {Donald Harrison}
(6:29)
11. Idris Song {Donald
Harrison} (3:40)
12. Soul Man {Donald
Harrison, Isaac Hayes, David Porter} (6:43)
Total Time: 70:06
Credits:
Producer, Project Coordinator
- Donald Harrison
Mastering - Greg Calbi
