… Read Full Bio ↴Donald Harrison Jr. (b. June 23, 1960) is an American jazz saxophonist.
Career
Harrison played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 1980s, and co-led a group with fellow New Orleanian Terence Blanchard for many years. He also played with the re-formed Headhunters band in the 1990s. His performance credits include appearances and recordings with many influential jazz musicians. Harrison's records and live performances are in the jazz mainstream, but still manage to incorporate influences from many of the other styles that are prominent in his hometown.
Harrison also performs in the smooth jazz genre. His group Donald Harrison Electric Band has recorded popular radio hits and have charted in the top ten of Billboard magazine. He performs in the traditional Mardi Gras Indian and Hiphop genres with his group, "The New Sounds of Mardi Gras." The group which has 2 recorded 2 CDs was started 4 years ago and has made appearances worldwide. Harrison is the Chief of the Congo Nation New Orleans Cultural Group which keeps alive the secret traditions of Congo Square.
Here is a partial list of Harrison's playing credit: Doc Paulin, Roy Haynes, Jack McDuff, Art Blakey, Eddie Palmieri, Nat Adderley, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Digable Planets, Jazzmatazz, Jennifer Holiday, Miles Davis, and the great Lena Horne.
Harrison also writes orchestral works for major orchestras. Harrison was chosen as the person of the year by Jazziz magazine in January 2007. His latest CD's, "3D Vol.'s I, II, and III," feature him in 3 different musical genres. On vol. I he writes, plays, and produces music in the smooth jazz, and R&B style. On vol. II he writes, produces and plays in the classic jazz style. On vol. III he writes plays and produces in the hiphop genre.
Harrison's CD's, "Spirits of Congo Square," recorded in 2002 and, "Indian Blues," recorded in 1991 have influenced other jazz musicians like Terence Blanchard on his composition, "Ghost of Congo Square," And Wynton Marsalis recording titled, "Congo Square."
Harrison was forced to evacuate New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and proceeds from his album Nouveau Swing will go to victims of the hurricanes.
Teaching
Harrison has been influential in nurturing a number of young musicians including the young Grammy nominated trumpeter Christian Scott (Harrison's nephew), Mark Whitfield, Cyrus Chestnut, Christian McBride, Dwayne Bruno, John Lamkin, Vicente Archer, Joe Dyson, Max Moran, Conun Pappas, Victor Gould, and The Notorious B.I.G. Harrison was featured in Spike Lee's HBO documentary, "When the Levees Broke."
Harrison also directed the New Jazz School for the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans,[1] which aims to teach young musicians to play and understand various elements of jazz in just 2 weeks, which is similar to the NOCCA program. Other faculty of the June 9-21st 2008 New Jazz School included Christian Scott on trumpet, David Pulphus on bass, Jesse McBride on Piano, Ricky Sebastian on drums, and Detroit Brooks on guitar. Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch (musician) was the guest artist of the program.
Family
Harrison was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father (Donald Harrison, Sr.) was a legendary Big Chief in New Orleans cultural history.
Harrison's nephew, Christian Scott, is a Grammy-nominated jazz musician.
Friends
While living in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Harrison befriended a young Notorious B.I.G.
Close the Door
Donald Harrison Lyrics
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Let me give you what you've been waiting for
Baby, I got so much love to give
And I wanna give it all to you
Close the door
No need to worry no more
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
I've waited all day long
Just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you, and you loving me
Close the door
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
Come on get closer and closer, so close to me
Let's get lost in each other, come here baby
I've waited all day long
Just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you, and you loving me
Close the door baby
And let me know you're mine
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
And then again-and then again when the morning comes
Come here, woman
Come here baby, let me blow your mind
Let me do what I want to you
Let me do what I want to you
Nothin' makes me love to you baby
You baby, oh baby, so good, baby
So good, so good, so good, baby
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
Come here baby, lay you head next to mine
So good, sweet woman
I like the way you make me feel
I like the way you make me feel
So good, so good, so good, so good, baby
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do
The song "Close the Door" by Donald Harrison is a classic love song that expresses a deep desire for intimacy between two lovers. The song starts with the artist asking his partner to close the door, symbolizing the need for privacy and seclusion so they can enjoy each other's company. He then tells his partner that he has been waiting all day long for this moment, just to hold her in his arms.
In the second stanza, he invites her to get closer and closer to him, letting her know that he wants to get lost in each other. He continues to express his deep affection for her, describing how good it feels to be with her and how much love he wants to give her. He ends the song by stating that all he wants to do is make love to her and asking her to let him do what he wants to do.
The lyrics are beautifully crafted to express the artist's intense desire for his partner without being vulgar or explicit. The use of metaphors and symbolism, such as "close the door" and "let me blow your mind," enhances the sensuality of the song and creates a mood of intimacy and tenderness.
In summary, "Close the Door" is a romantic song that celebrates the beauty of love and the need for intimacy between two people in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the door
Let's have some privacy
Let me give you what you've been waiting for
I want to fulfill your desires
Baby, I got so much love to give
I have plenty of affection for you
And I wanna give it all to you
I want to show you my love
No need to worry no more
You can relax now
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
Let's finish the day in a good way
Girl, it's me and you now
We are alone now
I've waited all day long
I have been anticipating this moment
Just to hold you in my arms
To feel close to you
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
This feeling is what I expected
Me loving you, and you loving me
Our affection for each other
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
I want to relieve your pain
Come on get closer and closer, so close to me
I want to be physically close to you
Let's get lost in each other, come here baby
Let's be completely focused on each other
And let me know you're mine
I want to feel like we belong to each other
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
Let's enjoy each other all night long
And then again-and then again when the morning comes
And we can continue in the morning
Come here, woman
I want you to come closer
Come here baby, let me blow your mind
I want to amaze you
Let me do what I want to you
I want to make you feel good
Nothin' makes me love to you baby
I love being intimate with you
You baby, oh baby, so good, baby
You make me feel so good
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
We can both make each other feel good
Come here baby, lay you head next to mine
I want to cuddle with you
So good, sweet woman
You make me feel so good
I like the way you make me feel
I enjoy your company
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Let me take care of you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jcjd1973
I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG OVER 20 YEARS!!!! SOOOOO GLAD I FINALLY FOUND IT ❤❤❤😊😊😊
@Mystique2u
It's 1/10/24 and this song still sounds fresh & still gives me chills!!! SHARON!!! 🎶💖
@waltabrahamlazarte5020
My kind of jam
@maristelaromero3420
My God!!!🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✌🏾✌🏾❤️❤️❤️
@amosthompson8912
I slept on this jam! It is a great collaboration. you can listen and really enjoy it. Great tune! Added to my rotation of popular plays.
@vukozakhoza2373
Love this
@telmaconceicao5300
Maravilha de música! ( Sensual ) DEMAIS!..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .
@Sis4Real
I love this jazzy version.
@vukozakhoza2373
My favorite ❤
@bigbnelson7991
The lovely Sharon Bryant, formerly of Atlantic Starr, on shared vocals.🎙🎷🎶😎💯