Vocalist

Pianist Kevin Harris makes his Celebrity Series debut as a headliner with his trio to perform The Roar of a Feather, a newly commissioned suite inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks.

The Kevin Harris Project

First Church In Roxbury

Celebrating over 40 years since their founding in 1977, New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Blue Note Jazz Club

Jazz pianist, composer and educator Kevin Harris shares the stage with Longy faculty and student ensembles in a program of original compositions, interconnected by themes of perseverance and hope. DownBeat Magazine writes, “Harris’ compositions deal with themes of strength, love, courage, and self‐ awareness. It’s a heavy task he’s set up for himself, and he meets the challenge gracefully.” In this program, Kevin leads multiple ensembles, from duet to septet, through a stylistically varied set that twists and turns through intricate grooves and soulful swing; always with a deep commitment to both the traditions of jazz and the unbounded potential of improvisations to come.

Jazz and Contemporary Music Visiting Artist Concert • WHEN WE PERSIST • featuring Kevin Harris, piano

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Kevin Harris is an internationally recognized jazz pianist known for his commitment to growth and innovation. He blends traditional and contemporary music styles, visual arts, and technology to create unique performances that engage and inspire audiences. Harris emphasizes the importance of "participation," and his work reflects a strong desire for audience interaction, described by Terri Lyne Carrington as "an exciting commitment to quality."

Vocalist

Kevin Harris

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026

Music for a Purpose Presents: Kevin Harris · Music for a Purpose

Past events

Dec 6, 2025

The Kevin Harris Project · Celebrity Series of Boston

6 - 9 Jul, 2023

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band · Blue Note New York

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