What happens when an art form becomes ambiguous, I think, is that the standards are lowered. You can say anything is jazz. So I think it's important to reflect on what made jazz so special.
The bandstand is an incredible space. It is really a sacred space. One of the things that is really sacred about it is that you have no opportunity t… - Stefon Harris
The bandstand is an incredible space. It is really a sacred space. One of the things that is really sacred about it is that you have no opportunity t…
- Stefon Harris
Ultimately, what we do as musicians, I think of us as a type of emotional engineer. We essential take these sound waves, this sound, and we organize … - Stefon Harris
Ultimately, what we do as musicians, I think of us as a type of emotional engineer. We essential take these sound waves, this sound, and we organize …
Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz. - Stefon Harris
Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz.
I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music. - Stefon Harris
I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music.
I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour. - Stefon Harris
I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour.
The way I look at music, what I'm interested in is not necessarily creativity - in many ways I think creativity is overrated, actually. What I think … - Stefon Harris
The way I look at music, what I'm interested in is not necessarily creativity - in many ways I think creativity is overrated, actually. What I think …
Being at home with my family always inspires me. I find it hard to be inspired when I'm on the move. I'm not creative when I'm jet-lagged and sleepin… - Stefon Harris
Being at home with my family always inspires me. I find it hard to be inspired when I'm on the move. I'm not creative when I'm jet-lagged and sleepin…
I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music. My definition of music is "organizing sound and silence into emotion," and that's a ver… - Stefon Harris
I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music. My definition of music is "organizing sound and silence into emotion," and that's a ver…
I love Amsterdam. The city is vibrant and alive. It's fresh and so open. It's definitely one of my favorite places. - Stefon Harris
I love Amsterdam. The city is vibrant and alive. It's fresh and so open. It's definitely one of my favorite places.
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