He started playing the saxophone at the age of four, went from performing in a jazz quartet to studying at Berklee College of Music, and is now releasing his debut album “Cosecha“, which promises to shake up the rock scene.
Ed Harvest is a new name backed by a story of talent, perseverance, and love for music. He performs and writes music in the hard rock style, infused with elements of classic rock and jazz. His sound is shaped by the influence of artists like Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles, adding melody and soulfulness to his rock direction. Moreover, thanks to his background in jazz and his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, his music features diverse instrumental arrangements and emotional depth. Ed Harvest’s songs are like a piña colada cocktail – vibrant, multi-layered, with Latin roots, jazz, rap, and a splash of rock’n’roll.

Well then, it’s time to get to know him better. The 13 tracks of the album “Cosecha “are energetic and confidently crafted from start to finish. To begin with, the opening title track, “Cosecha (Prólogo),” featuring William Cepeda, offers a harmonious blend of folk and jazz, and it sets the tone for what’s to come. Next, the short “Intro” track brings pure hard ’n’ heavy – a proper launchpad. With the track “Furia”, the “heavy artillery” comes into play. This is no longer just a warm-up – it’s a full-on strike. The powerful “overture” on guitar builds to a fever pitch the strings ring like stretched nerves, and the riffs seem to cut through the air. This track is tension at its peak. That tension is then picked up by the gritty, no-holds-barred track “Déjame”. Its sound balances between juicy, saturated guitar parts and delicate percussion, all tied together by flawlessly constructed transitions. The vocals are interwoven and charged with energy, maintaining the mood and drive without tipping into rock pretentiousness.

And the song “Brujita de Bayamón,” recorded with legendary guitarist Ramon Ortiz, deserves special attention. It is one of the brightest and most unusual tracks on the album, with a magnificent and technically masterful guitar solo that literally tears through the space while staying fully connected to the melody. Touches of synthesizer add a psychedelic mood, while Latin American rhythms pulse in the background like the heartbeat of the island. Ed Harvest experiments with form, playing on the edge of genres, but does so so organically that everything comes together into a single, cohesive musical image.

The playful, slightly ironic “Amor Mío” especially stood out to me. The earlier hard ’n’ heavy tones are almost unnoticeable here, but the folk flavor functions beautifully in all the right places. Meanwhile, in the melodic track “Historia de un Amor,” the guitars are dense to the point of being meditative; the solos in the slower sections are drawn-out and lyrical, with beautifully shaped tonal bends. Additionally, beyond the guitars, the instrumental section is enriched with accordion chords. Right away, the distinctiveness of tracks like “Tendencias Obsesivas” featuring LAPERRERA stands out – its vocal delivery, guitars, balance, and intro all catch the ear. “Tus Ojos Verdes,” supported by Aurelio Adasme and Nabo VIV, is also striking – the drive, the guitar sound, the saxophone, the narratives, and even a small flute solo all come together.

The song “Me Gusta,” featuring TRIPLENA, stands out on the album with its vibrant eccentricity and unmistakable rhythm. Caribbean motifs create an unusual, dynamic sound. Despite the overall unity of mood, the album is unexpectedly diverse. For example, the track “Lento,” featuring Guada, shifts the sonic direction of the album. Here, Ed Harvest leads the listener away from hard rock and guitar pressure toward hip-hop swagger, urban textures, and pop aesthetics. The groove becomes thicker and more viscous, the beat minimalist, and the vocals take on that signature laid-back charm characteristic of modern pop culture.

A special mention must be made of the drums throughout the album. Above all, they offer virtuoso, complex rhythmic interplay, there’s drive, technique, precision, and breathless intensity. And, of course, there are the killer guitar solos, bass lines, horns, keyboards, and vocal parts. Many of the album’s songs feature strong melodies and catchy choruses, as in one of the longest track, “Libre al Fin.” The powerful passages in the track’s final section smoothly lead into the concluding piece, “Cosecha (Epílogo)”, where everything becomes grand and overwhelming. It’s an expansive, serious, beautifully constructed theme, where you can feel both the conclusion and the imprint of the entire album.

“Cosecha”, which means “harvest” in Spanish, sounds like a gathered result – the musical fruit of this genre-blending, emotional story. Well, it looks like Ed Harvest has truly grown a fine “harvest”! In the album “Cosecha,” there’s hard rock power, a touch of jazz flair, Latin American passion and even some hip-hop vibes slipped in. All in all, the guy’s not afraid to experiment, and you know what? He pulls it off damn well. So if you’re looking for something fresh and unexpected on the rock scene, go ahead and hit play Ed Harvest is sure to surprise you!

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