Remi Harris: International Showcase Fund
Remi Harris is an exciting young guitarist from the UK who’s unique style blends elements from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and World Music. He has toured throughout the UK, Australia, France, Norway and Italy as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
Remi Harris Project
Gypsy Swing, Jazz and Blues
With a lineup of Remi on acoustic and electric guitars accompanied by a hot club rhythm section of guitar and double bass, the Remi Harris Project take gypsy swing characteristics and infuses them with influences from Jazz, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Funk, World Music and more. The show includes solo, duet and trio playing interspersed with Remi‘s commentary and includes repertoire from Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green to name a few. In 2015 they were awarded 1st runner up in the British Jazz Awards in the Small Group category.
“Incredible guitarist… I’m absolutely blown away by his talent…amazing” – Jamie Cullum
“The standard of playing is stunning” 5***** – Guitar Techniques Magazine
“This young guy is seriously good” 4**** – thejazzmann
“Beautifully played” 4**** – Jazz Journal
“He is a tremendously gifted young player” – John Etheridge
“Astonishing stuff…absolutely brilliant” – Cerys Matthews
“Astonishing” – Digby Fairweather
“This really is gypsy jazz for the 21st century” – Just Jazz Guitar Magazine
In 2015, Remi was named in The Culture Trip‘s 10 Young British Jazz Musicians You Should Know
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