In recent years guitarist Joel Harrison has branched out in myriad directions, ranging from chamber jazz to Indian music. One of the most vibrant of his many ensembles is Mother Stump, a trio fusing jazz, rock, and soul with Americana. The tunes cover a broad swath from Luther Vandross to Leonard Cohen as Harrison’s guitar traverses the landscape from Son House to Jimi Hendrix. Adding to the mix are his virtuoso band-mates Michael Bates on bass and Jeremy Clemons on drums.
Mother Stump plays Wednesday, March 4, at Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Avenue. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 271-3354; bopshop.com; joelharrison.com.
This article appears in Mar 4-10, 2015.
