October 12, 2020

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador – Parkway Sessions

Bach on the bass: Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott reinterpret a classical classic

“Because [Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3] is such a familiar piece, I thought, why do we want to do it the same way everyone else does it?” – Mike Herriott

Press Quotes

Mike Herriott

“Although perhaps best known as a classical trumpeter who extends into a number of milieus, Mike Herriott is also a multi-gifted, multi-instrumentalist who regularly acquits himself brilliantly on trumpet, French horn, trombone, electric and acoustic bass, piano, percussion and more.” – Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, The WholeNote

H2: Mike Herriott & Sean Harkness Duo

“Herriott’s horn and Harkness’s strings work on a very intimate basis, with elegant sounds abounding in an overall easygoing vibe – not an easy listening vibe, but one that commands attention be paid to the polished accomplishments of the performers.” – Geoff Chapman, TheWoleNote.com

“…it is clear that guitarist Sean Harkness and fugelhornist Mike Herriott belong on stage or in the studio together..you can cut the chemistry with a knife.” – Jazz Inside, New York

“You can tell something clicked between the two as they know how to dance around each other in a sprightly fashion that underplays the vibe and smarts running between them.” – Midwest Record

“..a perfect musical pairing like Cabernet and steak that you can taste for yourself..” – Canadian Broadcasting Corp.