Craig Harris
Souls Within the Veil
© 2005 Aquastra Music (634479149542)
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Having played in bands ranging from the Sun Ra Arkestra to The Roots, trombonist, composer Craig Harris navigates the straddling of generes combining lush harmonies and cacophony to create heartfelt music and ultimately, a strong social statement.
tracks
- 1 The Veil -
- 2 The Color Line -
- 3 The Strange Land of Shadows -
- 4 Second Sight -
- 5 TestiMoanTro 1-
- 6 Bone of the Bone & Flesh of the Flesh -
- 7 Double Consciousness -
- 8 The Talented Tenth -
- 9 Seldom a Word -
- 10 TestiMoanTro 2 -
- 11 More Ancient Than Words
- 12 TestiMoanTro 3 -
- 13 City of a Hundred Hills -
- 14 A Tale Told Twice -
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"Souls Within the Veil" was composed to commemorate the centennial of W. E. B. Du Bois' The Souls of Black Folk. After one hundred years the book sets a high standard for those who aspire to compose, regardless of the medium in which they choose to express themselves. The compositional craft displayed by Du Bois has inspired Craig to compose a musical score which attempts to capture Souls' timeless social commentary.
Musicians:
Craig Harris, trombone
Steve Coleman, tenor sax
Oliver Lake, alto
Hamiet Bluiett, baritone sax
Don Byron, clarinet, bass clarinet
Hugh Ragin, trumpet
Graham Haynes, cornet
Cecil McBee, bass
Billy Hart, drums
Kahil EL Zabar, percussion
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about our soul
author: vickie f.harlem, march 7, 2007 i believe that our souls are a puzzle and we have to look for the missing pieces to be able to grow up. it is not about love, is about being grateful for giving me the missing piece that my puzzle/soul was looking for. thank you. lady,lady
Ambitious and rich compositions, hot solos.
author: Jeff StocktonTrombonist Craig Harris assembled 10 top jazz musicians to perform a song cycle of substance and gravity based on the African American experience in the United States. No pretention, just ambition, rich music, and jaw-dropping solos, particularly from Steve Coleman and the great Hamiett Bluiett. Worth every penny.