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 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.

He's released a total of 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 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!