June 9, 2026
4xGRAMMY®-nominated vibraphonist Stefon Harris’s radiant and distinctly modern take on this Louis Armstrong classic is illuminated by gloriously uplifting vocals from the late electro-soul-jazz innovator Casey Benjamin. “Ancestral legacies live within us as forces to carry, renew, and set in motion” says Harris. With its warm jazz harmonies, relaxed pulse, and graceful melodic development, this music dances Armstrong’s timeless message of joy forward to a new generation for Black Music Month. STREAM IT HERE: https://stefonharris.lnk.to/wonderful
What a Wonderful World – celebrates our spiritual connection to the great Louis Armstrong. His uncanny ability to create joy in our world through song, soul, and a beautiful smile, shines as a bright beacon of inspiration. It challenges us to embrace and proliferate moments of joy in our own modern world. We aspire to serve as vehicles of art in order to allow that beautiful message to continue occupying space during these challenging times in our social evolution. – S. Harris
Heard here as a featured vocalist through his unmistakable vocoder artistry, the late Casey Benjamin brings a tender, luminous presence to Harris’s reimagining of “What A Wonderful World.” A founding member of Stefon Harris + Blackout and a groundbreaking voice in contemporary jazz, Benjamin helped expand the sound of modern music by blending jazz, R&B, electronics, and soul into something deeply human and forward-looking. His performance on this single stands as both a beautiful tribute and a living continuation of the creative spirit that made him one of the most distinctive artists of his generation.