Pianist and composer Sam Harris returns to The Jazz Gallery this week to celebrate the release of his second album of original compositions, HARMONY. The album was recorded earlier this year at Sear Sound and mixed in house by prolific engineer Chris Allen, and features Harris’s steady trio of bassist Martin Nevin and drummer Craig Weinrib. From the excerpts we’ve heard of the album, the trio sounds strong as ever. Harris’s bold, full voicings stride thoughtfully across cyclical, cascading harmonies, as Nevin and Weinrib provide decisive and expressive support.

In a prior profile of Harris discussing his debut release as a leader, Interludes (2014), our own Kevin Laskey described Harris as “one part Herbie Hancock, one part Paul Bley.” Harris has been featured many times by this blog, and can be found regularly behind the piano at The Jazz Gallery supporting Ambrose Akinmusire, Melissa Aldana, or Ben Van Gelder. Currently on tour with Aldana across Australia and Europe, Harris will return to The Jazz Gallery for one of his only shows as a leader in New York this fall. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear new original music from one of today’s creative and sought-after pianists.

The Sam Harris Trio plays The Jazz Gallery on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Mr. Harris, piano, will be joined by Martin Nevin on bass, and Craig Weinrib on drums. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 P.M. $15 general admission (FREE for members), $20 reserved cabaret seating ($10 for members) for each set. Purchase tickets here.