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

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. My definition of music is "organizing sound and silence into emotion," and that's a ver…

- Stefon Harris

Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz.

- 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…

- Stefon Harris

I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour.

- 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 …

- 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.

- Stefon Harris