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Mwanzi Harriott is a Jamaican-American musician from Atlanta, GA currently based in New York City. His musical journey began on the guitar at the age of 7.

When Mwanzi was 11 he started playing the double bass in his middle school orchestra and jazz band which led him to Tri-Cities High School, an arts-focused magnet school.  By the age of 16, he was already sharing stages with Atlanta music scene luminaries Russell Gunn and Kebbi Williams(Chris Dave, Tedeschi Trucks Band).

Mwanzi’s talents were recognized when he became a YoungArts finalist in 2018. After high school, he secured a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, He studied privately under accomplished mentors Tim Miller, Joanne Brackeen, Neal Smith, and Berta Rojas namely During his time there, he's had the privilege of performing with legends like Terri Lyne Carrington and Dee Dee Bridgewater. He was also a participant of the renowned Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program led by Jason Moran.

After graduating, Mwanzi relocated to Brooklyn, where he now leads his own group and works as a sideman for numerous artists and bands on the New York music scene.