Earl Harvin
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Earl Harvin is a drummer, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist from the New York area who has lived in Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles and is now residing in Berlin, Germany.
Harvin studied at the University of North Texas College of Music
where he was a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band
for one year, beginning 1989. Throughout most of the 1990s he led the jazz band Earl Harvin Trio (including Fred Hamilton and Dave Palmer
) and led the rock band rubberbullet
. Earl Harvin Trio won the Dallas Observer
category of "Jazz" in 2003. Harvin also performed or recorded with various Texas-based artists including James Clay
, Chao, Ten Hands
and Billy Goat
. He has since performed, or recorded with MC 900 Foot Jesus, Seal
, Joe Henry
, The The
, The Psychedelic Furs, Trevor Horn
, Pet Shop Boys
, Art of Noise, The Frames
, Richard Thompson, Jeff Beck
and many others. Harvin's contribution to Seal's Human Being
includes drums, bass and guitar as well as co-writing on "Latest Craze". Harvin has toured extensively with the French duo Air. Recently he has performed and recorded with Berlin and London based Warren Suicide. As of 2010 he has recorded and toured as a member of the English band Tindersticks
. Ari Hoenig
has cited him as a major influence.
In 2009 Harvin released a CD solo project Oracles on which he played all instruments and vocals.
Harvin studied at the University of North Texas College of Music
University of North Texas College of Music
The University of North Texas College of Music, based in Denton, is a comprehensive music school with the largest enrollment of any music institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the oldest in the world offering a degree in jazz studies...
where he was a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band
One O'Clock Lab Band
The One O’Clock Lab Band for years has been the premier ensemble of the Jazz Studies Division at the University of North Texas College of Music in Denton. The band has performed and toured abroad in Australia, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway,...
for one year, beginning 1989. Throughout most of the 1990s he led the jazz band Earl Harvin Trio (including Fred Hamilton and Dave Palmer
Dave Palmer (American keyboardist)
Dave Palmer is an American session keyboardist native to Texas and living in Studio City, California. Palmer has toured, performed, or recorded with Air, Fiona Apple, Seal, Chris Isaak, Joe Henry, Bobby Previte, Wayne Horvitz, Ponga, Critters Buggin, MC 900 Foot Jesus, Aimee Mann, Solomon Burke,...
) and led the rock band rubberbullet
Rubberbullet (band)
Rubberbullet was an art rock band from Dallas, Texas in the 1990s. The band was formed and led by drummer Earl Harvin in 1993. Described as avante garde noise rock, their first album, rubberbullet, included "free-jazz jams" of guitars, a tribal and funky rhythm section and ranting vocals...
. Earl Harvin Trio won the Dallas Observer
Dallas Observer
The Dallas Observer is a free alternative weekly newspaper distributed around the Dallas, Texas . At its inception, it was conceived as a weekly local arts and cinema review publication, with the credo "Advocate for Excellence in the Arts" on the cover. For a time during the early years, the paper...
category of "Jazz" in 2003. Harvin also performed or recorded with various Texas-based artists including James Clay
James Clay (musician)
James Earl Clay was an American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist and flutist. While in school Clay played alto saxophone, became a professional musician, and played with local bands in Dallas, including with Booker Ervin...
, Chao, Ten Hands
Ten Hands (band)
Ten Hands was a rock band based in Dallas, Texas and was active between 1986-1995. The band consisted of:*Paul Slavens ,*Steve Brand ,*Gary Muller ,...
and Billy Goat
Billy Goat (band)
Billy Goat was a band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in Denton, Texas, Billy Goat was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics including playing naked...
. He has since performed, or recorded with MC 900 Foot Jesus, Seal
Seal (musician)
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
, Joe Henry
Joe Henry
Joseph Lee "Joe" Henry is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Henry's musical style spans several genres, including alt. country, rock, jazz and folk.- Early years :...
, The The
The The
The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
, The Psychedelic Furs, Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn
Trevor Charles Horn CBE is an English pop music record producer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was born in Houghton-le-Spring in north-east England....
, Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
, Art of Noise, The Frames
The Frames
The Frames are an Irish band based in Dublin. Founded in 1990 by Glen Hansard, the band has been influential in the Dublin rock music scene. The group has released six albums...
, Richard Thompson, Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck
Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds...
and many others. Harvin's contribution to Seal's Human Being
Human Being (album)
Human Being is the third album by Seal. It was released in 1998 as a tribute to the murdered rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.Human Being received mixed reviews ranging from being panned for its overtly dark and moody feel to being described in terms such as "pop perfection." The album...
includes drums, bass and guitar as well as co-writing on "Latest Craze". Harvin has toured extensively with the French duo Air. Recently he has performed and recorded with Berlin and London based Warren Suicide. As of 2010 he has recorded and toured as a member of the English band Tindersticks
Tindersticks
Tindersticks are an Indie rock band from Nottingham, England formed in 1991. They released six albums before singer Stuart A. Staples took on a solo career. The band reunited briefly in 2006, but more permanently the following year...
. Ari Hoenig
Ari Hoenig
Ari Hoenig , is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms. He currently leads a group that makes regular appearances in New York jazz clubs including the 55 Bar and the Blue Note, in addition to performing worldwide...
has cited him as a major influence.
In 2009 Harvin released a CD solo project Oracles on which he played all instruments and vocals.
Earl Harvin Trio
- Trio/Quartet (1996; Leaning HouseLeaning HouseLeaning House was an independent, Dallas, Texas based jazz label. It was founded by Mark Elliott and Keith Foerster and existed from 1994 until 1999...
) - Strange Happy [as Earl Harvin/Dave Palmer] (1997; Leaning House)
- At The Gypsy Tea Room (1999; Leaning House)
- UnincorporatedUnincorporated (album)Unincorporated is a 2001 studio album by Earl Harvin Trio. The album includes a variety of styles extending beyond jazz "layering rhythmic textures and harmonic nuance".- Musicians :* Earl Harvin - drums, electric bass, wurlitzer...
(2001; Two Ohm Hop) - The Jam (DVD - 2005; Mel Bay)
Rubberbullet
- Grinning Bitches/Entangled 7" (1994; Last Beat Records)
- rubberbullet (1995; Last Beat Records)
- Open (1996; Last Beat Record])
- The Kissing Song/King Of The Damned Lazer Gag 7" [split w/ BaboonBaboon (band)Baboon is a rock band originally from Denton, Texas.The band formed in 1991. Their fourth studio album, titled Baboon, was released on October 10, 2006.Baboon appeared on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger titled "Hall of Fame" in 1996...
] (1997; Last Beat Records)
With others
- Billy GoatBilly Goat (band)Billy Goat was a band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in Denton, Texas, Billy Goat was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics including playing naked...
, Bush Roaming Mammals (1992) - SealSeal (musician)Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
, Human BeingHuman Being (album)Human Being is the third album by Seal. It was released in 1998 as a tribute to the murdered rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.Human Being received mixed reviews ranging from being panned for its overtly dark and moody feel to being described in terms such as "pop perfection." The album...
(1998), "IV" (2003) - The The, Naked SelfNakedSelfNakedSelf is a 2000 album by The The. The album received mainly positive reviews from critics with an average Metacritic rating of 75/100.- Track listing :# "Boiling Point" - 5:48...
(2000) - Black Frames, SolarallergySolarallergySolarallergy is a jazz and rock instrumental album by Black Frames. Black Frames is a collaborative project by Skerik, Mike Dillon, Earl Harvin and Brad Houser from 2002. The album was accompanied by a national tour. Between the musicians are long-time associations: Dillon and Harvin from Ten Hands...
(2002) - The Richard Thompson Band Live Ducknapped!Ducknapped!Ducknapped! is a live album by Richard Thompson recorded during the 2003 tour to support the The Old Kit Bag album and released on Thompson's boutique Beeswing label....
(2003) - Malachy Papers, with Earl Harvin (2005)
- Warren Suicide, Requiem for a Missing Link (2008)
- My Brightest Diamond, Bring Me the WorkhorseBring Me the Workhorse-Track listing:All tracks written by Shara Worden.# "Something of an End" – 4:51# "Golden Star" – 2:55# "Gone Away" – 4:42# "Dragonfly" – 5:24# "Freak Out" – 3:33# "We Were Sparkling" – 2:43# "Disappear" – 4:04# "The Robin's Jar" – 3:20...
(2006), A Thousand Shark's TeethA Thousand Shark's TeethA Thousand Shark's Teeth is the second album by My Brightest Diamond, released on June 2, 2008, worldwide, and June 17, 2008, in the US, on Asthmatic Kitty.-Track listing:All tracks written by Shara Worden.# "Inside a Boy"# "Ice and The Storm"...
(2008) - Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
, Reality Killed the Video StarReality Killed the Video StarReality Killed the Video Star is the eighth solo studio album by the British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, released in November 2009. The album was produced by Trevor Horn and recorded between September 2008 and August 2009 in London and Los Angeles. It debuted in the top ten of 22 national...
(2009) - Jeff BeckJeff BeckGeoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds...
, Emotion & CommotionEmotion & CommotionEmotion & Commotion is the tenth studio album by guitarist Jeff Beck, released in April 2010 on ATCO Records. In addition to featuring vocal performances by Joss Stone, Imelda May and Olivia Safe, the album showcases a 64-piece orchestra on several tracks, and includes covers of well-known songs...
(2010) - TindersticksTindersticksTindersticks are an Indie rock band from Nottingham, England formed in 1991. They released six albums before singer Stuart A. Staples took on a solo career. The band reunited briefly in 2006, but more permanently the following year...
, Falling Down a MountainFalling Down a MountainFalling Down a Mountain is an album by Tindersticks, released in 2010 on 4AD/Constellation Records. Although the album failed to chart in their homeland, it still became a commercial success in Greece, by charting at #2 spending 5 weeks on the international artist charts.-Track listing:#"Falling...
(2010)