The reggy woods trio
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2016's Hangin' with the Big Boys featured Person (whose quartet the pianist had just joined) and Jazzmeia Horn. Given how busy Harris was, 2008's Trio Talk would be his last outing as a leader until 2015's Bend to the Light with Lonnie Plaxico and Willie Jones III. Harris' 2006 date, In the Middle of the Night, was an acclaimed foray into funk and contemporary jazz. They worked together until 2005 - the same year Harris began his working relationship with trombonist Roswell Rudd. He made Roach's acquaintance in 1997 when they collaborated with the Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir. It was voted one of the best recordings of the year by Cadence Magazine. Harris started his own Airmen label in 1997 and in 1998 issued Lafayette Is Here: Solo. In 1996, the pianist hit Broadway: He played for and conducted the award-winning hit Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. His debut album, Lafayette Is Here, appeared on Muse in 1995 to critical acclaim.
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These qualities have made him a go-to pianist for dozens of musicians ranging from Max Roach (with whom he worked as pianist and arranger for seven years) and Ernestine Anderson to Roswell Rudd and Houston Person.
He doesn't often engage in delivering flashy lines or rapid-fire tempos, but he always displays fine - even elegant - phrasing, a passionate flair, and extensive knowledge of the jazz tradition, classic pop repertoire, and an intimate familiarity with soul and funk. He possesses an extreme rhythmic vitality coupled with considerable harmonic depth. is among the most respected session and touring musicians on the scene. Jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Lafayette Harris, Jr.