S9 E11 ALLAN HARRIS: The Poetry of Jazz

A Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based jazz vocalist, blues guitarist, songwriter, band leader, and a true luminary in the world of music. Revered by the Miami Herald as "an artist graced with the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole," Allan Harris stands as an embodiment of moving and magisterial artistry. With a career spanning fourteen recordings as a leader, Allan Harris has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and charismatic presence. Allan is a three-time recipient of the New York Nightlife Award for "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist," a distinguished DownBeat "Rising Star Jazz Vocalist," and a 3rd place winner of the prestigious 2022 "Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition." Harris is also a two-time recipient of Hot House Jazz Magazine's "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" award and has been honored with a Back Stage award for "Ongoing Achievement in Jazz." Internationally he has been bestowed with France's Palmares Award top 3 Best Jazz Vocal Albums. He has shared the stage with luminaries such as Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Natalie Cole, and many others. Variety describes Harris as "a velvet-voiced jazz singer, with a savvy manner and music in his veins.”