Bruce Harris is a trumpet player who fearlessly explores the boundaries of contemporary music within the vibrant jazz scene of New York City. A Bronx native, he spent his formative years in the thriving musical landscape of ‘80s New York City. Growing up amidst the epicenter of the Hip-hop era, he was also exposed to bebop. Harris pursued his education in jazz performance at the Conservatory of Music in SUNY Purchase College, where he successfully obtained both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
Bruce has established a professional career defined by his contagious joy, unwavering passion, and youthful energy. He has performed at some of New York’s most prestigious jazz and music venues, including Smalls, Smoke Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, Ginny’s Supper Club, Minton’s, and Rockwood Music Hall. Bruce’s talents have also graced national television, with appearances on CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Throughout his career, Bruce has had the privilege of sharing the stage with an illustrious roster of legendary artists, including Wynton Marsalis & the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor, The Count Basie Orchestra, Barry Harris, Roy Hargrove, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., and many more.
Bruce has released two albums as a leader: Beginnings on Posi-tone and Soundview on Cellar Live. He also co-led a recording, The Lighting of the Lamp, with saxophonist Grant Stewart. Bruce continues to be a prominent figure in the vibrant music scene of New York City. This is his debut on The Jazz Cruise.