About the Artist
Recording Academy™ member since 2024, Harrison Candelario is a DownBeat™ award-winning jazz and r&b vocalist and songwriter whose music blends classic jazz sensibility with contemporary rhythm and blues. His work has been recognized by the GRAMMY® Museum with the Quinn Coleman Scholarship for “shaping the future of music through innovation, storytelling, and impact” (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences).
A passionate performer and music industry professional, Harrison values collaboration, education, and artistic community – serving as a GRAMMY® U Ambassador to engage, educate, and empower the next generation of music creators and professionals. He was also named a New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Songwriter of the Year in 2023 for his original song, “What Did I Do?”, and was awarded the Patricia Wilde Music Scholarship the following year, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling and musical excellence.
Harrison is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Jazz Performance at the Eastman School of Music, with a minor in Audio Music Engineering at the University of Rochester. He also studies music business via the Recording Academy's Mentorship Program.
Harrison's performance resumé includes appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kilbourn Hall, and City Field, as well as major jazz festivals, such as the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Harrison has also toured extensively throughout France, Switzerland, and Monaco.
In 2025, Harrison released his first widely distributed original vocal track, “Misunderstood,” which was submitted for GRAMMY® consideration for a GRAMMY® Award for Best R&B Song.
