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title: "2 Concept Quotes By Stefon Harris"
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> [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, that concept comes through very clearly.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/if-you-listen-to-the-way-i-speak-i-have-a-lot-of-rhythm-use-a-lot-of/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f3/stefon-harris-26052_accents_if-you-listen-to-the-way-i-speak-i-have_879185.jpg)

> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/one-of-the-things-i-m-adamant-about-as-a-bandleader-is-not/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/94c/stefon-harris-26052_about_one-of-the-things-i-m-adamant-about-as-a_1212785.jpg)

## Other authors on Concept

## More by Stefon Harris

> [It's about being here in the moment, accepting one another and allowing creativity to flow.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/it-s-about-being-here-in-the-moment-accepting-one-another-and/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [Miles Davis is a major influence of mine in terms of the way that I am as a bandleader.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/miles-davis-is-a-major-influence-of-mine-in-terms-of-the-way-that-i/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-don-t-really-see-huge-barriers-between-any-styles-of-music/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [I listen to a lot of singers, because I find phrasing to be one of the most essential elements of playing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-listen-to-a-lot-of-singers-because-i-find-phrasing-to-be-one-of-the/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-think-it-all-comes-back-to-the-individual-my-instrument-s-just-a/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [Italy has great food and Barcelona has great energy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/italy-has-great-food-and-barcelona-has-great-energy/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/if-you-listen-to-the-way-i-speak-i-have-a-lot-of-rhythm-use-a-lot-of/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/every-mistake-is-an-opportunity-in-jazz/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/one-of-the-things-i-m-adamant-about-as-a-bandleader-is-not/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-love-amsterdam-the-city-is-vibrant-and-alive-it-s-fresh-and-so-open/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/ultimately-what-we-do-as-musicians-i-think-of-us-as-a-type-of/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/being-at-home-with-my-family-always-inspires-me-i-find-it-hard-to-be/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/one-of-the-things-i-m-adamant-about-as-a-bandleader-is-not-2/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-m-a-spa-person-massages-keep-me-relaxed-so-i-always-try-to-make/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

> [I think when you look back at the different eras in jazz, what leads from one to another is never a melodic revolution, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefon-harris/i-think-when-you-look-back-at-the-different-eras-in-jazz-what-leads/)

[Stefon Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefon-harris/)

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