HARRISON BANKHEAD
contra bass, cello, wood flute, bells
Pinning down the root of the fundamental sonorities within Frequency is the contra bass, where Harrison Bankhead holds court. Harrison is known as a musician who appreciates a musical challenge. He has never shunned an opportunity to participate in new and exciting ensembles and concerts where creativity abounds. From flamenco, to classical, to gospel, to soul, Harrison has lent his unique bass styling to enhance whatever ensemble is fortunate enough to have his participation. Luckily he expends much of his musical energies with the ‘Souls.’ Additionally he has performed with Oliver Lake, Joshua Redman, Fred Anderson, Von Freeman, The Waukegan Symphony, Roscoe Mitchell, Billy Pierce, Billy Harper and many others.
The sextet also features Ed Wilkerson, Mars Williams, James Sanders, Avreeayl Ra & Ernie Adams Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.