Thoughts on Grand Unification Theory?

[Peter Johnson]

I haven't heard it other than five minutes' worth in Tower which bowled me over. They were sold out. :( Since then, I haven't made a rush to buy it, despite noticing wide-ranging critics' opinions. What do those of you who have this think of it?

[Pharaohrock]

I think this is a FINE record. The only criticism I can see against it is that it is a little too eclectic for its own good, but there's a lot of substance here in any event. Excellent writing by Harris, and some Gil Evans-esque arrangements for horns...whether you like it or not, it's an ambitious record no matter what.

[David H]

I'd have to say it is my CD of the year so far, and I'd say it is the best thing I've heard Harris record. A great recording that repays repeated listening.

[Hutch]

after reading some reviews in jazztimes and elsewhere i've become re-interested in harris. when cloud of red dust came out a few years ago i was enthralled, but after repeat listenings i wrote him off as another hutcherson imitator. am i wrong to think that? will this new effort change my opinion of harris?

[AfricaBrass]

I didn't like it on my first play, but 6 plays into it, it's really grown on me. I like it a lot. It gets better everytime I listen to it.

[montg]

I also like this one a lot. I don't have any great insights except to say it's been in heavy rotation since I bought it a couple of weeks ago. And the bassist, Tarus Mateen, really sounds great to me. He's doing a lot of interesting stuff that catches my ear.