Vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris along with his band Blackout teaches students what to listen for in jazz. Heralded as "one of the most important young artists in jazz" (Los Angeles Times), Harris leads students through a series of listening exercises as the ensemble demonstrates their eclectic sound—a hybrid of acoustic music and progressive sounds. In this program, students develop a heightened awareness for jazz music while learning the art of active listening and how to interpret music (recorded in 2009 at C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, VA).
Stefon Harris & Blackout (Performance/Demonstration)