Cal Harris Jr. - Shelter Island (Deluxe Edition) (2014)

'Shelter Island' is the latest project from contemporary jazz keyboardist Cal Harris Jr. It features 10 original songs that are excellent examples of what is rapidly becoming the style of his style - haunting, melodic and enchanting tunes rounded out by impeccable arrangements, production, and stellar performances by world-class musicians. On his latest CD, Harris takes the listener on a musical journey to 'Shelter Island' a place where a range of emotions is explored from the excitement of the title track, to the carefree vibe of 'By the Bay' - a warmly romantic groove that features excellent solos by guitarist Joel Del Rosario, and saxophonist Keith Mckelley to beautifully accentuate the breathtaking keys of Harris. His 'Sunset Chasers' is a heart wrenching melody interpreted beautifully by saxophonist Marion Meadows. Lest you think Harris can't put a little funky, sexy R&B on it.... there's 'Smooth'. The Billboard top 10 smash featuring Elan Trotman. Get ready for the hip swaying and finger popping with this one! Harris is a master of his craft he writes, arranges, produces and performs with a beauty further defined by the excellence in which he does them all. His is a true talent and a breath of fresh air. Harris brings the depth of emotion back to smooth jazz and makes you realize how much you missed it. Shelter Island is a CD that will stay on repeat in the player, inviting you to discover something new every time you hear it.

I first became aware of keyboard player Cal Harris Jr with the release of his CD Inside Out which at the time I explained as being ten years in the making but with a vibe that made it entirely worth the wait. Now he is back with one of the hottest singles I have heard this year, the sumptuous and appropriately titled Smooth . Not only does it feature more of Cal s rapidly emerging trademark sound but also includes a delicious interjection of sax from the highly regarded Elan Trotman --Denis Poole, Smooth Jazz Therapy

Great album! Been waiting on this album for awhile. Well worth the wait! --Wiley Kyles, iTunes

He's done it again! Cal Harris Jr. is the best! I love all of them especially 'By the Bay' --Holly Baby, iTunes