"Honestly, I don't really have a love of any instrument, not even the vibraphone."
-- Stefon Harris
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Though still a young player, vibraphonist Stefon Harris proves that he has all the virtuosity and maturity of a jazz veteran on this edition. An award-winning musician, Harris, from Albany, NY, brings a soulful and melodic touch to his instrument. Whether on a burning bebop favorite or one of his adventurous originals, Harris plays with a deeply personal voice that has made him a rising star on the jazz scene. With Dr. Taylor's trio, he performs "The Greatest Love of All," "Summertime," "Faded Beauty," and "Night and Day."
On-demand audio from this show:
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Listen to Stefon talk about growing up in Albany, NY
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Listen to Stefon tell how he first got into jazz
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Listen to Stefon discuss the influence of Louis Armstrong on his music
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Listen to Stefon talk about his compositional approach
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