NEA JAZZ MASTER Donald Harrison

My father taught me that I had to go through the ranks to earn the right to sing New Orleans cultural chants. I was taught that if you have not paid the dues and earned your respect from masking you…

It is no secret that Donald Harrison likes to twist phrases. He coined the phrase, "The Soul of New Orleans," as well as, "Party Gras," which are currently in wide use around the world. He recently revealed to us he…

Donald just completed 3D Vol II which is the second instalment of the his 3D trilogy. The recording is in the classic jazz genre and showcases his Nouveau Swing stlyle. Nouveau Swing merges swing music with the contemporary music that…

Harrison completes trio recording that features, drummer Herman Jackson, and Bassist Chris Severin. Harrison begins recording Indian Blues II. Harrison almost finished recording 3D Vol II. Harrison begins working on 3D Vol III.

“Have you ever seen people build a home?†Donald Harrison asked a roomful of teenagers one Monday night in September at The Music Shed studio in the Garden District of New Orleans. “Well, you start with the foundation. And then…

Donald Harrison Highlights 1960 - Born and raised in New Orleans, LA 1976 - 1978 Saxophone studies with Edward Kidd Jordan 1976 - 1978 Doc Paulin New Orleans Brass Band 1978 - 1979 Saxophone studies with Alvin Batiste …

New trio with Donald Harrison, Chris Severin, Herman Jackson, and introduces 16 year-old drummer Joe Dyson