Known as a “go to” pianist by many musicians, Lafayette Harris Jr. currently performs and records with legendary saxophonist Houston Person.

Lafayette has toured with some of the greatest musicians including one of the greatest music pioneers and drummers: the legendary Max Roach. That 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.” 

He also played with Jazz, Funk pioneer, trumpeter Donald Byrd. Mr. Byrd was also a pioneer of jazz and hip hop collaboration. Harris played on BET’s Jazz Central with Mr. Byrd and the New BlackByrd’s in a legendary jazz meets hip hop set.

Lafayette has recorded and toured with multiple Grammy nominated vocal legend: Ms. Ernestine Anderson from 2003-2011.

Lafayette joined Lionel Hampton’s big band in 1989, and after his departure stayed connected by assisting Hamp on his “For The Love of Music” CD in 1995. Dizzy Gillespie was one of the special guests for Lionel Hampton band that Lafayette got to work with. 

His newest and 9th record, You Can’t Lose With The Blues, was #1 for 2 weeks on the Jazzweek Jazz Chart and is still in the top 10 after 14 weeks.