Conversation with Jazz Guitarist: Rod Harris Jr.

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth discussion. Featuring a variety of songs. Sponsored by Kale Me Crazy Theme music provided by Peter Perkins   Grammy Nominated Jazz Guitarist Rod Harris Jr. is becoming a prevalent musical force and well known amongst jazz guitarists and musicians within the U.S and abroad. After spending much of the previous decade (2009 – 2019) recording, touring and performing with various legendary artists spanning multiple genres, RHJ is emerging as a notable artist and jazz guitarist in his own right. In 2016, RHJ released his debut jazz-funk album "The Counsel Of Elders", which pays homage to jazz guitar luminaries Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, George Benson, and Kenny Burrell. In March 2018, Rod released his well-anticipated hip-hop/jazz EP entitled “Exits & Options”. The “X/O” Ep features renditions of classic songs as well as original material. In 2018, RHJ received a Grammy Nomination for his guitar work and musical contributions on Neo-Soul Legend Musiq Soulchild’s album “Feel The Real”. Rod can also be seen performing in the hit film biopics “Cadillac Records” (starring Beyoncé and Adrian Brody) and “Bessie” (starring Queen Latifah) and most recently season 2 of BET’s “American Soul” (Feb 2020). Currently, RHJ is touring the east coast U.S with his newly formed jazz organ group. RHJ’s jazz organ group consists of organist Scott Giddens, drummer Larry Wilson and saxophonist Derrick James. RHJ’s music is available on all Internet music stores (Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) rodharrisjr.com