Amidst the rising chaos in world affairs, natural disasters, and man-made calamities, few things truly retain profound meaning in our lives, and even less resonate as much as a strong sense of alliance through community. Despite all the epic forays into the world I've been privileged to partake in, filling my mind and my hard drives for days on end, there's been nothing more vital than recognizing the values of true kinship. Very few people reach my heart as much as my friend Greg Harris, a multi-talented composer, instrumentalist and beat-maker. His entire being emanates gentle familiarity, with subtle grace, and humble world-class talent.
In His own words:
"The Process of creating this music has helped us on our search for peace within ourselves. Our Hope is that the creation can become a means of guiding others to find that samepeace within. Sharing what we create becomes a way of collaboratively evolving as a community-teaching, hearing, inspiring each other. There is a delicate balance between independence and cooperative living."
Harris' latest recording with the Vibe Quintet engages the heart to explore what this idea represents to the fullest through eloquent arrangements scintillating with cristalline clarity.. The harmonious synergy of the instrumentalists, graced by the soulful voice of Venus Cruz reflects a perfect understanding of what family means, offering a true sense of belonging that earns its name, "Glass Gold".
Please have a listen below. You can also Download a couple of the tracks for free, but I highly recommend going to Dazzle Records and picking up a beautifully crafted hard copy of the album.
