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Lafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and Educator

Lafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and EducatorLafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and EducatorLafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and Educator

Conservatory trained, Broadway experienced, HighNote-Savant artist and musician of jazz, blues, stride, gospel and pop.

Lafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and Educator

Lafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and EducatorLafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and EducatorLafayette Harris, Master Jazz Pianist and Educator

Conservatory trained, Broadway experienced, HighNote-Savant artist and musician of jazz, blues, stride, gospel and pop.

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A “go to” Pianist

Known as a “go to” pianist by many musicians and band leaders, Lafayette Harris, Jr. - born in Philadelphia & raised in Baltimore, Md, currently performs and records with Houston Person, Archie Shepp and with his own bands. He’s toured with late great music pioneer Max Roach, performed with the Duke Ellington Legacy Orchestra, and has recorded and toured with four time Grammy nominee - the late, Ms. Ernestine Anderson.

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Lafayette's Catalog

Harris has released nine CDs including his newest: You Can’t Lose With The Blues. Bend To The Light features Lonnie Plaxico and Willie Jones III and Hangin’ With The Big Boys has a special guest, Houston Person. His newest CD: You Can’t Lose With The Blues, is on Savant Records.

Lafayette is featured on 3 Cd’s by Mr. Person: “The Melody Lingers On”.

His original composition: “You Can’t Lose With The Blues” was one of the most played tunes on radio. “The Melody Lingers On” went to #2 on Jazzweek. He is also on November 2017 release Rain Or Shine. The newest one is “I’m Just A Lucky So-And-So” is currently at #8!

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Max Roach the Inspirer

Way back in 1993 his former teacher and mentor  Kenny Barron referred him to master drummer Max Roach. This new relationship resulted in almost 10 years of touring and collaborating, prompting Mr. Roach to describe Lafayette as a “phenomenal new voice on the music scene today.”

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With Ernestine Anderson at festival

Rochester Jazz Festival June of 2009 with Ms. Ernestine Anderson.

Color shot with Ernestine Anderson
With Ernestine and Houston at Dizzys

Jerome Jennings, myself, Ernestine Anderson, Houston Person and Chip Jackson  Dizzy's 2010

with Frank Wess and Ernestine Anderson

With Ernestine and Frank Wess

at Jazz Standard, Valentine's in NY

Feb. 2007

Photo by Gerald Peart

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Lafayette Harris playing piano with singer Ernestine Anderson
Lafayette had a photo session for You Can’t Lose with the Blues
Lafayette smiling and wearing a nice jackwt
I met Bill Clinton
More pictures of Lafayette Harris Jr.
Lafayette Harris Trio for Japanese advertising
With Lonnie Plaxico. Taken by Antoinette Jones
Me sweating while playing the blues in Japan 2003
Hank Jones in Fat Tuesdays jazz club
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Want to book Lafayette for a Consulting, Music Education, or Performance event?

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LAFAYETTE HARRIS JR M.Mus. | Master Pianist and Educator

New York, New York 11215, United States

Laf@Lafayetteharrisjr.com

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