Music fans and technophiles alike will want to experience this one of a kind evening that features new music, technology, poetry, and visual elements in The Apollo’s new stages at The Victoria. Experience the world of improvised jazz like never before as four-time Grammy nominee and Apollo New Works artist Stefon Harris shares his groundbreaking new technology that blends artificial intelligence with live performance featuring Harris’ band Blackout.
“The standout vibraphonist of his generation.”
— The New Yorker
Stefon Harris & Blackout is a part of The Apollo’s New Works initiative and Winter 2024 season.
Apollo New Works is generously supported by the Ford Foundation with additional funding from The Mellon Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
The Apollo New Works initiative expands upon The Apollo’s mission to support the creation of new work by Black artists. The multidisciplinary emerging and established artists who the organization has commissioned and provided space, time, and resources will create, develop, and present work across The Apollo stages, including The Apollo’s Victoria Theater, which will serve as the main incubation space.
This concert will take place at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria Theater located at 233 W. 125th Street, Third Floor (between Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd).
Please Note: Late seating is not permitted to ensure minimal disruption to the performers and fellow audience members. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Please contact The Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
Stefon Harris & Blackout
Stefon Harris – Creative Director, Vibraphone, Marimba, and AI
Casey Benjamin – Saxophone, Aerophone, and Vocoder
Christian Sands – Piano
James Francies – Keyboards and AI
Dezron Douglas – Bass
Terreon Gully – Drums
Special Guests
Christie Dashiell – Vocalist
Dwayne Clark – Spoken Word Artist
Dr. Guthrie Ramsey – Moderator/Scholar
Visual and AI Development Team
Kevin Jiang – Lead Engineer
Max Shirokawa – Machine Learning Engineer
Xuelong Mu – Live Visuals Director
Alexander Baumann – Visual Artist
Robert Ruth – Visual Artist
1st Performance: 4 PM EST
2nd Performance: 8 PM EST
Runtime: Appx 90 minutes
TWO PERFORMANCES:
1st Performance: 4pm
2nd Performance: 8pm
Address:
233 W. 125th Street,
Third Floor
New York, NY 10027
Music fans and technophiles alike will want to experience this one of a kind evening that features new music, technology, poetry, and visual elements in The Apollo’s new stages at The Victoria. Experience the world of improvised jazz like never before as four-time Grammy nominee and Apollo New Works artist Stefon Harris shares his groundbreaking new technology that blends artificial intelligence with live performance featuring Harris’ band Blackout.
“The standout vibraphonist of his generation.”
— The New Yorker
Stefon Harris & Blackout is a part of The Apollo’s New Works initiative and Winter 2024 season.
Apollo New Works is generously supported by the Ford Foundation with additional funding from The Mellon Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
The Apollo New Works initiative expands upon The Apollo’s mission to support the creation of new work by Black artists. The multidisciplinary emerging and established artists who the organization has commissioned and provided space, time, and resources will create, develop, and present work across The Apollo stages, including The Apollo’s Victoria Theater, which will serve as the main incubation space.
This concert will take place at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria Theater located at 233 W. 125th Street, Third Floor (between Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd).
Please Note: Late seating is not permitted to ensure minimal disruption to the performers and fellow audience members. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Please contact The Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
Stefon Harris & Blackout
Stefon Harris – Creative Director, Vibraphone, Marimba, and AI
Casey Benjamin – Saxophone, Aerophone, and Vocoder
Christian Sands – Piano
James Francies – Keyboards and AI
Dezron Douglas – Bass
Terreon Gully – Drums
Special Guests
Christie Dashiell – Vocalist
Dwayne Clark – Spoken Word Artist
Dr. Guthrie Ramsey – Moderator/Scholar
Visual and AI Development Team
Kevin Jiang – Lead Engineer
Max Shirokawa – Machine Learning Engineer
Xuelong Mu – Live Visuals Director
Alexander Baumann – Visual Artist
Robert Ruth – Visual Artist
1st Performance: 4 PM EST
2nd Performance: 8 PM EST
Runtime: Appx 90 minutes
TWO PERFORMANCES:
1st Performance: 4pm
2nd Performance: 8pm
Address:
233 W. 125th Street,
Third Floor
New York, NY 10027
Join The Apollo as it kick’s off its Harlem Week at Harlem Summer Nights! Get a sneak peak of what the weekend has in store and grab a bite at Harlem’s biggest food festival!
You like block parties but hate the sweat and mosquitos? Well, you're in luck: We Outsideeee! brings the block party energy and vibes off the pavement and into the world-famous Apollo. No heat index, no bug spray required.
Celebrate with The Apollo at HARLEM WEEK! The Apollo will have a table at Theater Row on 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and St. Nicholas ave on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th from 12 to 6PM.
We hope to see you all at The Apollo tent on Theater Row and at the Harlem Week Mainstage!
Accessibility
The Apollo is here for everyone. Artists, audiences, and all supporters should be able to experience The Apollo fully and in a way that is comfortable for them.
The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
