Jimm Harrison Project is a versatile Cape Town-based live music act fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Jan-Hendrik Fourie, combining strong vocals and accomplished guitar playing with an accessible mix of rock, blues, acoustic, pop and contemporary favourites.
Originally formed in 2014, the Jimm Harrison Project began as a recording project before developing into a successful live act. The band’s original sound was described as “alternative-rock-acoustic-blues,” combining blues influences with melodic, listener-friendly songwriting. Their debut album, Chapter One, was released in 2016.
Frontman Jan-Hendrik Fourie is an experienced musician, songwriter and performer who has achieved recognition in several South African music competitions. He was a finalist in kykNET’s Die Kontrak in 2018 and 2022, as well as a finalist in the ATKV Crescendo and Barleycorn Songwriters competitions.
Career Highlights
- Cape Town / Western Cape-based professional live act
- Fronted by Jan-Hendrik Fourie – vocals & guitar
- Finalist on kykNET’s Die Kontrak – 2018 & 2022
- Finalist in ATKV Crescendo
- Finalist in the Barleycorn Songwriters Competition
- Debut album Chapter One
- Chapter One reached the Top 10 of ReverbNation’s international blues charts
- Single “Amen” received international recognition in 2019
- Has performed alongside or on bills with artists including Francois van Coke, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Albert Frost, Monark, Leah, Kurt Darren and Herman Kleynhans
- Extensive experience performing at corporate events, weddings, festivals, markets and private functions
- Continues to perform professionally in the Western Cape
Live Performance
The Jimm Harrison Project can adapt its performance to suit the occasion, moving from relaxed acoustic material through to upbeat rock, blues, pop and danceable favourites.
With strong vocals, guitar-driven arrangements and years of live performance experience, the act is particularly suited to corporate functions, weddings, festivals, wine-estate events, private celebrations and relaxed outdoor events.
Their combination of original music and familiar crowd favourites allows the Jimm Harrison Project to move comfortably between sophisticated background entertainment and a more energetic feature performance.
