One of the things I'm adamant about as a bandleader is not micromanaging. I'm an advocate for the concept of allowing everyone to be fully vested in what they're doing, so everyone contributes whatever they're inspired to contribute. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
One of the things I'm adamant about as a bandleader is not micromanaging. I'm an advocate for the concept of allowing everyone to be fully vested in what they're doing, so everyone contributes whatever they're inspired to contribute. Our music… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
It's about being here in the moment, accepting one another and allowing creativity to flow. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
Miles Davis is a major influence of mine in terms of the way that I am as a bandleader. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
I listen to a lot of singers, because I find phrasing to be one of the most essential elements of playing. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
I think it all comes back to the individual. My instrument's just a pile of metal and wood! If you listen to the way… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
If you listen to the way I speak, I have a lot of rhythm, use a lot of accents. When I'm playing my instrument,… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
One of the things I'm adamant about as a bandleader is not micromanaging. I'm an advocate for the concept of allowing everyone to be… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Ultimately, what we do as musicians, I think of us as a type of emotional engineer. We essential take these sound waves, this sound,… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
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… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
One of the things I'm adamant about as a bandleader is not micromanaging. I'm an advocate for the concept of allowing everyone to be… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
I think when you look back at the different eras in jazz, what leads from one to another is never a melodic revolution, but… — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
