Welcome to Radio Free Flint Podcast
Sept. 14, 2020

Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Remi Harris

Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Remi Harris

Remi Harris is one of the most accomplished guitarists in the United Kingdom.  He grew up in the Midlands of England which has been fertile ground for a world-class guitarists like Robert Plant, etc.

Remi Harris has performed at some notable venues including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Buckingham Palace, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum (televised on BBC 4), and live on BBC Radio 2 & 3.

Harris has received numerous British Jazz Awards for his work over the past 6 years. Remi's unique style draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Peter Green, Ahmad Jamal, and Led Zeppelin.

Critics who publish reviews of Remi's work, such as Jamie Cullum, and BBC Radio 2, describe him as "an extraordinary musician".   Music critic Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6 Music describes Remi's music as "astonishing stuff" Remi shares with us his personal story and plays some music for us as well.  I think you will find him engaging and definitely a great jazz artist.

Remi's aunt, Bernadette Regnier-Busch lived in the Flint area for many years and taught at Flint Southwestern H.S. as well as Powers Catholic H.S.

----------

Learn more about Remi Harris and his music:

---------

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/message

Subscribe to the Radio Free Flint Podcast mailing list free of charge. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.

Visit our website at www.radiofreeflint.media to subscribe to our free newsletter to receive our latest episodes.