Daniel Harris III – trumpeter, composer, and bandleader from Stockton, California is best known for his dynamic sound, leadership, and transformational performances featuring his original compositions, with the release of his Debut Alum “Ubuntu” setting the foundation for his bright future as an artist. Beyond performance, Harris is the Founder and CEO of KnowMedium, an independent record label, publishing house, and creative company dedicated to uplifting multi-disciplinary art and cultivating community through concerts, jam sessions, and events. As a producer and leader, he is equally committed to developing the next generation, mentoring musicians while continuing to innovate and refine his own artistry. Daniels achievements include the Woody Herman Jazz Award, being named the inaugural recipient of the California Alliance for Jazz Black Lives Matter Scholarship, and a recipient of the Bay Area Jazz and Blues Young Artist Award. These distinctions highlight both his artistic excellence and his commitment to cultural expression, musical experiementation, and cohesion. Completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a Global Jazz Studies major at the Herb Alpert School of Music, Daniel continues to refine and showcase his voice on the trumpet that is as bold as it is soulful, carrying forward the legacies of jazz while innovating its future. Presented by Townhouse Venice. This is a 21+ event