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The Harris Group

Rank #55 Oak Park, IL Jazz

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Members: Ric Harris - guitar and composer, Molly Rose - vocals. Micah Rutschman - vibes, Mason Cormie - bass, Tom Haugen - drums

Sounds Like: john abercrombie joe beck

Bio: Ric Harris has made a few changes to The Harris Group since last year. In his 2012 review, John Book hoped the “lineup will continue for awhile”, and the new CD, Errands, not only relies on two of them, vibraphonist Micah Rutschman and drummer Tom Haugen, but also adds a new bass player, Mason Co... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "Errands" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/199022561 #music

Press

“Errands is an urbane and stylish work bristling With originality. It demonstrates a rare and successful combination of accessibility and ingenuity, and is a testament to Harris' proficiency as a composer, improviser and bandleader.”

— Hrayr Attarian, All About Jazz

"The combination of leader Ric Harris’s guitar with the vibes of Micah Rutschman creates a nice sound for conveying Harris’s attractive originals accompanied by classics from Billy Strayhorn, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter.... Harris’s own charts tend to be appealingly straight-forward and melodic, whether Latins, waltzes, ballads, or swingers, and offer overall a very pleasant listening experience."

— David Franklin, Cadence Magazine

"... this debut is impressive and significant on many fronts. Choices is a musical triumph owing to the selection of material, the collection of first-rate players and the fine musicianship demonstrated by all. Choices is a testament to the successful choices Harris has made and affirms that he is certainly back for good."

— Edward Blanco, allaboutjazz.com

"... cuts like the closer, `Footprints'… my favorite piece on the CD; though Ric’s original composition `Across The Divide' came in a close second, mainly because of his energetic guitar mastery on it! This is a high-energy, high-talent group that surely merits my MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an `EQ' (energy quotient) rating of 4.98."

— Dick Metcalf, rotdoczzaj.com

"Harris’ technique isn’t flashy, but his strengths lie in locating the goodness of a melody and enunciating it fully when he’s improvising. Citing the Joe Beck as a major influence, I can also find traces of Steve Khan in his vocabulary and tone. Rutschman is more of a pure improviser and he fulfills that role plenty good enough on his own."

— S. Victor Aaron, www.somethingelsereviews.com

“This was an album I found myself going back to just to play a few songs over, but also liking how well they sound and play together, especially the album closer, “Footprints”, as if they’re saying “we have left some footprints behind, we hope you will follow us.” Strong album from start to finish, I hope this lineup will continue for awhile and if not, I hope to be able to explore their music individually or in whatever setting. ”

— John Book, www.thisisbooksmusic.com

“Coming back to jazz after taking time off to raise his kids, Ric Harris transplants himself back in his transplanted Chicago where he's been catching a fire at the local jazz clubs. Influenced by the jazz tradition that has taken root since 1960, echoes of Joe Beck, Weather Report's acoustic side and more things that any middle aged jazzbo would consider too new to be called ‘classic', this guitar man wears his travels well knowing how to please an audience that is looking meat and blood rather than fleeting hits. Well done. ”

— Chris Spector, www.midwestrecord.com

“Guitarist Ric Harris’s debut CD “Choices” marks the culmination of his professional return to music after a hiatus. The unifying theme of the record is a profound melodicism ... [that] will no doubt stand the test of time. ”

— Hryar Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine

“Ask any ten artists or bands what the intent of their last record was and I can promise you a variation on the same answer simply stated ten different ways. The Harris Group makes no bones about their intention with Choices, a visceral and cerebral assault on the senses. Normally an artist can hit one with specific intent but to nail both and be able to do it with such incredible ease is simply a gift. ”

— Brent Black, www.criticaljazz.com

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Discography

Errands Released on May 14, 2013
Choices Released on Mar 1, 2012

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2012
Oct 21

Underground Wonder Bar
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Underground Wonder Bar
Chicago, IL, US
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Sep 23

Underground Wonder Bar
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
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Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jul 29

Underground Wonder Bar
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jul 19

Grace Street Tap
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
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Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jul 5

Grace Street Tap
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Grace Street Tap
Chicago, IL, US
Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:00pm
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