Jesse Harris

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In Studio: Jesse Harris

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jesse Harris says the songs on his new album “Through the Night” depict “dreams, romance and mystery against the backdrop of moon, stars and sometimes chaos.” Harris talks about exploring the theme of night – and he performs live in our studio.

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Jesse Harris

Monday, April 20, 2009

Jesse Harris was the songwriter behind singer Norah Jones’ Grammy winning hit song "Don’t Know Why" and the score for actor-director Ethan Hawke’s movie "The Hottest State." As a solo artist, Harris is exploring the sounds of Burt Bacharach, Brazilian rhythms -- and everything in between. He joins us to ...

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Making It Hard To Forget the Big Easy

Monday, April 20, 2009

The annual New Orleans extravaganza known as Jazzfest kicks off this weekend. Today: how the city's musicians are struggling to stay in the spotlight, four years after Hurricane Katrina put them on the national stage. Later: Grammy winning songwriter Jesse Harris explores classic hooks and Brazilian percussion on his new ...

The Vote Is In

Friday, October 10, 2008

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jesse Harris, joins us to explain his choice and talk about what makes a great song. And the innovative Brooklyn-based band One Ring Zero plays the new song live.

Jesse Harris performs Nov. 21st at Abrons Arts Center. One Ring Zero performs on Oct. 18th at Barbes ...

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Soundcheck's Songwriting Contest

Friday, October 10, 2008

It's time to crown a winner in Soundcheck’s first-ever songwriting contest. Today: our judge, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jesse Harris, reveals his pick (and it might surprise you). Then, the Brooklyn-based band One Ring Zero performs the new song live. Plus: violist Garth Knox made his name in the celebrated Arditti ...