Harkness Knight unites Eric Knights’ impassioned saxophone with the organic sophistication of Sean Harkness’ guitars.
Drawing on influences as diverse as James Taylor, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Jeff Beck, and Kirk Whalum, acoustic guitars and unprocessed saxophone define the exciting and infectious sound.
In each song there is a story told; only it is a guitar, saxophone, or interplay of the two that tells it. Songs without words need to have a more compelling melody, and these two testify...
Harkness Knight unites Eric Knights’ impassioned saxophone with the organic sophistication of Sean Harkness’ guitars.
Drawing on influences as diverse as James Taylor, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Jeff Beck, and Kirk Whalum, acoustic guitars and unprocessed saxophone define the exciting and infectious sound.
In each song there is a story told; only it is a guitar, saxophone, or interplay of the two that tells it. Songs without words need to have a more compelling melody, and these two testify with heart and soul.
Whether they perform as a duo [Tuck & Patti style] or with their cream-of-the-crop NYC backing band this act is equally at home sharing a stage with Dave Matthews or David Sanborn.
When Sean Harkness and Eric Knight met, it was magic.
They traveled together with a Broadway show all over the US and Japan for 8 months and most nights would go out after the show to explore the town and find the jam. Everywhere they went the crowds went crazy and they realized what they have is a rare combination!
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