Bright Dawn (Harvie S album)
Bright Dawn is the 22nd album for jazz artists, Harvie S, as a leader. It was released on Origin Records[1] on March 20, 2026. The album features 10 songs highlighted by a tribute to Alexei Navalny entitled 'Navalny.' The album features Miki Hayama[2] piano (4,6-8,10), Fender Rhodes (1,9), synthesizer (1), Peter Bernstein electric guitar (1,2,3,5,8,9), Matt Wilson on drums and Harvie S as leader on double bass.
Critical reception
Thierry De Clemensat of Paris Move[3] commented, "the record establishes a language that is both contemporary and grounded in tradition."
Track listing
Ghosts of Havana (6:47)
Devil May Care (5:21)
Waltz for Vartan (5:28)
Navalny (4:02)
I've Got Rhythm and Blues (4:04)
Yukimi's Song (4:51)
Humpty Dumpty (3:54)
The Truth (5:41)
Voice in the Sky (5:12)
Swithering (4:59)
(1,3-6,8-10) by Harvie S (Ondine Music, ASCAP)
(2) by Bob Dorough (Sincere Music Co, BMI)
(7) by Chick Corea (Universal Music Corporation, ASCAP)
Live performance
The full album was performed on Tuesday May 5, 2026 with all of the original artists at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, New York.
References
- Records, Origin. "Harvie S Bright Dawn (Origin 82947)". originarts.com. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- "Miki Hayama". www.mikihayama.com. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- "Harvie S - Bright Dawn". Paris Move. Retrieved 2026-05-06.