Jazz vibraphonist and percussionist Stefon Harris was born on March 23, 1973 in
Albany, New York. Originally, his plan was to work for the New York Philharmonic
but then he was introduced to the world of jazz when he first heard Charlie
Parker. In the 1990s, he began his career as a studio musician and recorded with
Charlie Hunter and Steve Turre. Harris signed with Blue Note Records and
released his debut solo album, A Cloud of Red Dust, in 1998. His second album,
1999’s Black Action Figure, was nominated for a Grammy. In 2001, he played the
Village Vanguard in New York City wit...