Stefon Harris, Blackout - Legacy Dances (2026)

Four-time Grammy-nominated vibraphonist and composer Stefon Harris has released a milestone album celebrating the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking ensemble Blackout. Set for release on August 28, the project stands as an essential document of modern jazz, weaving together spiritual depth, traditional African rhythms, and contemporary Afro-American musical expressions.

The recording serves as a poignant homage and the final studio legacy of the electro-soul-jazz visionary and multi-instrumentalist Casey Benjamin. Led by vocal singles "I Know Love" and a rendition of "What a Wonderful World" featuring Benjamin, the tracklist also incorporates two original instrumental compositions by Harris. Musically, the record blends contemporary jazz, soul, neo-soul, and ancestral African polyrhythms, displaying fearless creativity and deep cultural resonance.

Tracklist:
1. Stefon Harris, Blackout - Legacy Dances
2. Stefon Harris, Blackout - Wonderful World (Intro)
3. Stefon Harris, Blackout - What A Wonderful World
4. Stefon Harris, Blackout - Echoes of the Lion
5. Stefon Harris, Blackout - West End Blues
6. Stefon Harris, Blackout - I Know Love
7. Stefon Harris, Blackout - Ell's Boogie
8. Stefon Harris, Blackout - A Radical's Love
9. Stefon Harris, Blackout - Libation
10. Stefon Harris, Blackout - We Are an African People
11. Stefon Harris, Blackout - I Know Love (Extended Version)