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STEFON

HARRIS

MUSICIAN

educator

DEVELOPER

THOUGHT LEADER


empathy in action.


 
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STefon harris + Blackout

Sonic Creed Vol. II: Life Signs

 

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EDUCATOR

Stefon is an endlessly talented musician and composer, but he is also an extremely accomplished educator with an impressive track record for jazz education

-Manhattan School of Music

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 DEVELOPEr

Harmony is the springboard that elevates melodies to their full emotional potential. Harmony Cloud™ is a revolutionary step forward in the world of ear training created by Stefon Harris, and software entrepreneur and jazz trombonist Clif Swiggett.

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THOUGHT LEADER

Stefon helps companies innovate, and get comfortable with the unknown by creating a platform to solve business challenges related to management, relationships and team dynamics and also providing solutions rooted in empathy.  


discography

TOUR 2024



UPCOMING SHOWS

November 14th, 2024

Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), Indianapolis, IN

Stefon Harris & Blackout

January 10th, 2025

Winter Jazzfest - The Loft at City Winery, New York, NY

Stefon Harris & Blackout

PAST SHOWS

October 30th, 2024

Tribute to Casey Benjamin (Proceeds Benefiting the Casey Benjamin Memorial Fund) - Sony Hall, New York, NY

Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, Stefon Harris, and Many More!

October 19th, 2024

Charleston Jazz - Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC

Charleston Jazz Orchestra with Special Guest, Stefon Harris

September 21st, 2024

Jazz & Roots Music Festival - Kean University, Union, NJ

Stefon Harris & Blackout

June 21st, 2024

Twin Cities Jazz Festival - Saint Paul, MN

Stefon Harris & Blackout

May 3rd, 2024

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans, LA

Stefon Harris & Blackout

April 28th, 2024

Jazz Nad Odra - Wroclaw, Poland

Stefon Harris & Blackout

February 18th, 2024

The Apollo’s Victoria Theater - New York, NY

Stefon Harris & Blackout

September 8th, 2023

The Apollo’s Festival of Arts & Ideas (Apollo Theater) - New York, NY

Stefon Harris & Blackout

September 2nd, 2023

Detroit Jazz Festival – Detroit, MI

Stefon Harris & Blackout

September 15th, 2023

New Mexico Jazz Festival (Lensic Performing Arts Center) – Santa Fe, NM

Stefon Harris & Blackout

February 5th, 2022

Bethany Baptist Church - Newark, NJ

Stefon Harris Quartet

February 10th & 11th, 2022

Palmer Auditorium, New London, CT

Stefon Harris & Blackout and residency

February 20th-27th, 2022

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Stefon Harris residency and guest artist

March 2nd & 3rd, 2022

Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

Stefon Harris & Blackout and Stefon Harris, special guest with Fort Lewis College Ensemble

April 10th, 2022

Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society)

Stefon Harris and Blackout

April 30th, 2022

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Pittsburgh, PA

Stefon Harris & Blackout

May 30th, 2022

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild | Pittsburg, PA United States

Stefon Harris and Blackout

September 17th, 2022

Springs Preserve Ampitheatre, Las Vegas, NV

Stefon Harris & Blackout

 

NEWS

 
 

Downbeat

“Stefon Harris Dives Into the Future”

NPR MORNING EDITION

“Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand”

JAZZIZ

“The Here and Now: Stefon Harris and Blackout Take Their Stand in the Modern World”


CONTACT


All Inquiries

(Performances, Corporate Engagements, Interviews, etc.)

Tyler Kaneshiro (Assistant)

info@stefonharris.com

 
 

Love, Trust & Respect

-STEFON