Anton Harris (Saxophone),
Dashill Smith (Trumpet/Vocals),
David Springer (Guitar),
Franner Joseph (Bass),
Che Marshall (Drums)
Influences
Harris' influences are as varied as his music, from Joe Lovano, Joshua Redman and Kenny Garrett to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, among others. Yet, Harris importantly notes, Many of my influences arent famous yet, like Lee and Brian Hogans and Dashill Smith. There are a lot of local cats who I constantly learn from. Additionally, Harris fuses his sound with many genres like hip-hop and electronica, often composing his music electronically then translating it as jazz.
To listen to Anton Harris play is to embrace a whirlwind of masterful sounds, surrounded by the styles of great musicians of the past yet hearing the distinct sound of the future.
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No one remembers musicians who play it safe. Great and memorable musicians redefine music with their uncanny ability to stretch and combine many genres and mediums. Holiday, Ellington and Hendrix did this. And so did Miles--more than once. Now Anton Harris enters into the dialogue regarding great jazz musicians who possess the dexterity to translate multiple genres into one cohesive, yet dynamic story. Whether hip-hop or electronica, rock or gospel, Harris seamlessly sews traditional and experimental patches of sound together to create a musical quilt that warms the soul.
The Anton Harris Quartet was formed in 2003 with band members Che Marshall (drums), David Springer (guitar) and Brent Shields (bass). The group began recording its debut album Modern Mythology in August 2005, with production and project coordinator Khari Simmons and contributing artists, Kinah Boto, Dashill Smith and Chris Saindon. The Modern Mythology album release party boasted two sold-out shows and guest appearances by Grammy-nominated artists David Sanchez and Russell Gunn.
The group performs regularly at The Five Spot, Vinocity and the famed Churchill Grounds in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thanks for the add...Feeling the music...If you have the time, please check out my newest track, House of Jacob, coming up on my sophomore album...God Bless
