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Lamar Harris is a trombonist with a unique style and sound. His influences flow from jazz, hip-hop, and world music to classical themes and are incorporated into his music. He has recorded several projects such as “The World of Man” for Alvin Ailey Dance Company’s STILL choreographed by Kirven Douthit-Boyd. Lamar also plays flugelhorn, tuba, keys and has been a featured artist at Jazz St. Louis, the Whitaker Festival, Taste of St. Louis, Riverfront Times Best of Awards, events for Centene, the St. Louis Symphony, St. Louis Zoo, and has performed with Sheila E., Terence Blanchard, BeBe Winans, Keyon Harrold, Pharoh Monch, Doug E. Fresh, Fred Wesley, Sy Smith, Eric Roberson, Zo! and many others. Lamar has been the musical director for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ The Ant & The Grasshopper and Polkadots, Shakespeare in The Street’s Blow Winds, Metro Theatre Company’s, Wonderland, Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, and composer/sound designer for the world premier of Paul Webb’s (Selma) Hold On! for the Black Rep. Lamar just release The MOTHeR Suite, the music from Kirven Douthit-Boyds MOTHeR Project, which is available on all streaming platforms.



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Sheila E. with trombonist Lamar Harris - "Hollyrock" - www.Jross-tv.com (St. Louis)
 

Lamar Harris' Headnotic Show at Jazz St. Louis featuring Eddie Moore Trio and C Jay Conrod on vocals. “Something Good Is Gonna Come”

Lamar Harris ft C. Jay Conrod with the St. Louis Low Brass Collective. “D.O.A” by Jay-Z arranged by Lamar Harris, The People’s Key & Marcus Lewis

 
Where Are You From music by Lamar Harris lyrics by Lamar Harris & C. Jay Conrod arranged by Marcus Lewis 2018 performed by Genesis Jazz Project & Central Baptist Church Choir for "Blow, Winds" Shakespeare in the Streets Thelamarharris.com

Alvin Ailey Dance Company performs STILL by Ailey dancer Kirven Douthit-Boyd with original score by Lamar Harris featuring Carlos Brown & Duane Williams.

 
A Night of Philly Soul at Jazz St. Louis with Lamar Harris, Ryan Marquez, Andrew Stephens, Carlos Brown Jr, Kwanae Johnson, Sandy Roll, Duane Williams, Theo Hardin and Grover Stewart. Free styling over The O'Jays classic "For The Love of Money.

Lamar Harris’ Georgia Mae

Are you in need of a band that has versatile styles and looks? One that can perform Ellington, Basie & Mingus yet can play Nas, Bruno Mars, Jill Scott, and original material? Lamar Harris’ Georgia Mae can assist you. Depending on the project, the band ranges from 10 to 25 members and has vocalists who can be added. The instrumentation is unique and includes woodwind doublers, deejays, brass, percussionists, and keyboardists. The sound of the Georgia Mae is fun, energetic, and ‘hip’! The band is available for festivals, concerts, corporate/private events, studio sessions, musical theatre pit work, touring, and tribute shows for Parliament/Funkadelic, The Isley Brothers, Philadelphia International Records, Nina Simone, Fela, OutKast, Frank Sinatra and more!

Click the image to watch a recap of the band at Live by Loews Hotel St. Louis. Contact me directly for project consultations and quotes.