Now available for purchase and streaming
We are proud to announce the official release of our album, Harmony in Black. The album is available in physical format, online, and for digital streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Harmony in Black is the first album of the five-year, five-album Musical Landscapes in Color project. Falling under the new Composer Collective series, this initiative aims to elevate the voices of an array of living, diverse composers throughout the United States. Harmony in Black was performed and recorded live on Friday, October 13th, 2023. View the performance program here. View the booklet from the album here.
"It was one of the most moving musical experiences I have had in a very long time."
– Attendee
Meet the Composers
Dr. Bill Banfield
Composer Curator
Dr. Banfield, a distinguished composer, ethnomusicologist, and advocate for diversity in the arts, will play a vital role as a collaborator for this transformative endeavor. Dr. Banfield's extensive experience and unwavering dedication to promoting underrepresented voices in music will ensure that the selected repertoire effectively captures the rich tapestry of diverse musical traditions and perspectives. Learn more about Dr. Banfield here.
Patrice Rushen
Composer
Patrice is an award-winning musician and composer, considered one of the top jazz pianists in the world, is a four-time Grammy nominee, and that’s only a handful of her accolades. Her hit song, “Forget Me Nots” from 1982 has been frequently covered and sampled by other artists including by Will Smith for the hit movie “Men in Black” and George Michael’s “Fast Love”. She has been the first female musical director for many of the entertainment industry’s top award shows including the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, and more. Read Patrice's full biography here.
Album Release Party
The Harmony in Black album release party on March 14, 2024, was a meaningful celebration of artistry and community. As the first album of our Musical Landscapes in Color project, the event marked the beginning of this inspiring journey to explore and elevate diverse musical voices. Hosted in collaboration with the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, the gathering brought people together to reflect on music's transformative power and its potential to spark connection and change.
Musician Roster
The Project
Other Albums
Dr. Tammy L Kernodle
Jerry Butler, Artist
In the News
Recording and Mastering by Audio for the Arts
Sound Engineers
Buzz Kemper
Audrey Martinovich
