The Jazz Session #381: Harris Eisenstadt

Harris Eisenstadt's two new records are Canada Day III (Songlines, 2012) and Canada Day Octet (482 Music, 2012). In this interview, Eisenstadt talks about expanding existing quintet music to octet form; the evolution of the Canada Day band and what its longevity allows him to do as a composer; and the life of a touring musician. Learn more at harriseisenstadt.com and follow him on Twittter at @HEisenstadt. Concert Note: Eisenstadt has two CD release parties this weekend in NYC. The Canada Day III release event is on June 16, 2012, at Cornelia Street Cafe. The Canada Day Octet event is on June 17 at the Red Hook Jazz Festival. Note: This is Eisenstadt's second appearance on The Jazz Session. Listen to our 2010 conversation.