Craig Harris - Managing the Mask
Thu Mar 6, 17:00 - Thu Mar 6, 19:00
Event is online
ABOUT
"Managing the Mask" — Techniques for harmonizing melody and rhythm in performance
About the artist: Is an acclaimed jazz trombonist and composer known for his dynamic collaborations with Sun Ra, Abdullah Ibrahim, David Murray, and Cecil Taylor, among others. A graduate of SUNY Old Westbury, where he was mentored by Makanda Ken McIntyre, Harris has led innovative ensembles such as The Tailgater's Tales and Cold Sweat, a tribute to James Brown. His extensive career includes world tours, leadership on recordings for labels like Soul Note and JMT. He is a master of diverse instruments, including the didgeridoo, which he discovered while touring with Abdullah Ibrahim.