Gregory Harrington
New York, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2019 | SELF | AFTRA
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"Spellbinding, world class.. Without You is consistently gripping and dazzling, Harrington's poetic ear for sound deliver chills to the bone. He is an artist with a soulfulness in his heart. You don't often hear violin in a jazz context, and this is precisely why Harrington's sound is so intrinsically unique and quite memorable." ~ JazzCorner - JazzCorner
"With nods to classical, jazz, and blues weaved in here, Harrington is able to make something that absolutely soars. The careful care-taking of the different instrumental elements makes a Herculean chore into child’s play. Few non-vocal tracks are able to express the same gravity as what is present here." ~ Neufutur Magazine - Neufutur Magazine
"[Without You].. eleven songs and compositions arranged and rendered in the violinist’s singular fashion - a blend of passion, power, fragility, and inescapable virtuosity." ~ ICON Magazine - ICON Magazine
"Bold and Beaufitul" ~ Jazz Weekly - Jazz Weekly
"His level of musicality, masterful technique and hunger for experimenting with new styles will cast a wider net, bringing in more fans who have varied tastes. The only downside of the show was that it had to end!" ~ Music Connection - Music Connection Magazine
"The new album is a treat to the ears. The renditions lend unfamiliarity to the familiar tracks, offering a fresh melodic experience to the listener. Be it the exuberance of “Summertime” or the melancholic yearning prevalent in “The Nearness of You”, “Without You” offers an impressive variety. - Celebmix
"..and no other song better expresses Harrington’s sentiments in this regard than U2's “With or Without You”.. The melody itself is beautifully rendered, sounding as much like chamber music as it does like rock. But the violinist’s playing is arresting for its careful balance of power and fragility, with soaring long tones that are infused with yearning and propulsive double-stop rhythms that generate a spirit of optimism." ~ Jazziz Magazine - Jazziz Magazine
"Harrington is a seasoned violinist with a laser focus, and his musicianship is truly one of a kind. If you enjoy great jazz music with a unique twist, then this one is most definitely for you!" ~ INK 19 - INK 19
Discography
Reflections (2008)
A Different World (2011)
Bach: Transcriptions and Variations (2014)
Without You (2019)
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Bio
Born in Dublin and based in New York City, violinist Gregory Harrington is redefining the classical virtuoso for the 21st century. His unique ability to transform popular jazz, rock and pop music into brand new violin concert pieces has enthralled audiences around the world. As noted by critics, Mr. Harrington juxtaposes Bach and Bob Dylan, Beethoven and Leonard Cohen, Radiohead and Johnny Cash to staggering effect. As a performer/arranger with orchestra or his performing groups, Harrington’s cross-cultural and wide-reaching appeal has brought him to perform for Presidents and Vice Presidents, celebrities, heads of state, the United Nations and millions of music fans around the globe.
In 2006 he founded a record label, Estile Records, having released 3 critically acclaimed albums to date. On stage, his transcriptions of iconic songwriters, classical masterworks and film score greats have all received acclaim in performance and on recordings. His fourth album Without You, will be released in June 2019 and comprises 11 emotionally charged tracks of reimagined pop and jazz love songs for jazz quartet. In 2020, he will release a recording of Philip Glass’ music with the Janacek Philharmonic and conductor Mark Shapiro. This CD will include his own arrangement of the “Hours Suite” (based on the Oscar nominated score) and the Violin Concerto No. 2 "American Four Seasons”.
Today, Harrington is one of Ireland's most recognized artists, having performed all over the world as soloist with many orchestras such as the San Diego Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Mexico City Philharmonic, RTE Concert Orchestra and the Janacek Philharmonic under Thomas Wilkins, Robert Houlihan, Mariusz Smolij and Mark Shapiro amongst others. He was invited by NBC LIVE to open the St Patricks Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York and has performed anthems for iconic sports teams including the Green Bay Packers to at Lambeau Field and the Irish Rugby team at Soldier Field.
He performs on a 2007 Stefan-Peter Greiner violin
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