Jackson Harris
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Since we last checked in with Jackson Harris, this pop-singer born and bred in the Big Apple has made some great progress, and even though we like to think it had something to do with us, it's probably more about the drive and talent of this young New Yorker. Raised by his mother with his sister on the Upper East Side, Harris attended a private prep school, but decided to defy the expected and pursue a career in music.
In addition to appreciating the sights and sounds of the city, including the High Line and Central Park, two of his favorite spots, "I find inspiration every day," Harris said in a phone interview. He also counts his mother as inspiration. "She was a single parent and she showed me how strong a human can be raising two kids in the city," he said. "She's very supportive of my interests."
Harris also hopes to fulfill his dream to take "Grammy to the Grammys."
"I have her voice and she claimed ownership," Harris said with a laugh. "My grandmother was the singer in the family and it was a proud moment when she got to see my career beginning." Though his grandmother has since passed away, he's committed to taking "their voice" all the way. He's that much closer to that dream now, with a full-length album due out just after the holidays. It's called Sharks & Vapmires and will be about 10 songs long. He's in the process of sorting out which tracks will be part of it. "We're figuring out what to mix and master. It's new music, and honest. It's not afraid to be my age, or in my genre, full of up-tempo ballads," he explained.
"Recording was suprisingly comfortable. Going into a big New York studio can be indimidating --- a place like Electric Lady, where Jimi Hendrix or John Mayer has recorded is a lot of pressure. I ended up working with my producer out of his house. It was great to be able to take breaks and be in more of a home environment."
Next up, he's shooting a video. (You might have seen one from him with actress Lucy Hale. "That wasn't a bad day," he shared.) "It's usally just me, my manager and a video guy on our shoots. So I'm really proud of what we're able to accomplish." Then, he's planning on playing a benefit show for people affected by Sandy -- his first performances with music from the new album. For a New Yorker, we can't think of a better way to kick off a new album and tour. You can keep up with Harris on his Twitter feed and Facebook page.
In addition to appreciating the sights and sounds of the city, including the High Line and Central Park, two of his favorite spots, "I find inspiration every day," Harris said in a phone interview. He also counts his mother as inspiration. "She was a single parent and she showed me how strong a human can be raising two kids in the city," he said. "She's very supportive of my interests."
Harris also hopes to fulfill his dream to take "Grammy to the Grammys."
"I have her voice and she claimed ownership," Harris said with a laugh. "My grandmother was the singer in the family and it was a proud moment when she got to see my career beginning." Though his grandmother has since passed away, he's committed to taking "their voice" all the way. He's that much closer to that dream now, with a full-length album due out just after the holidays. It's called Sharks & Vapmires and will be about 10 songs long. He's in the process of sorting out which tracks will be part of it. "We're figuring out what to mix and master. It's new music, and honest. It's not afraid to be my age, or in my genre, full of up-tempo ballads," he explained.
"Recording was suprisingly comfortable. Going into a big New York studio can be indimidating --- a place like Electric Lady, where Jimi Hendrix or John Mayer has recorded is a lot of pressure. I ended up working with my producer out of his house. It was great to be able to take breaks and be in more of a home environment."
Next up, he's shooting a video. (You might have seen one from him with actress Lucy Hale. "That wasn't a bad day," he shared.) "It's usally just me, my manager and a video guy on our shoots. So I'm really proud of what we're able to accomplish." Then, he's planning on playing a benefit show for people affected by Sandy -- his first performances with music from the new album. For a New Yorker, we can't think of a better way to kick off a new album and tour. You can keep up with Harris on his Twitter feed and Facebook page.
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