Song Quotes by Stefon Harris

It's about being here in the moment, accepting one another and allowing creativity to flow.

— Stefon Harris

Miles Davis is a major influence of mine in terms of the way that I am as a bandleader.

— Stefon Harris

I don't really see huge barriers between any styles of music.

— Stefon Harris

I listen to a lot of singers, because I find phrasing to be one of the most essential elements of playing.

— 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…

— Stefon Harris

Italy has great food and Barcelona has great energy

— 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,…

— Stefon Harris

Every ‘mistake’ is an opportunity in jazz.

— 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…

— 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

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

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

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

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

— 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…

— Stefon Harris