ALLAN HARRIS

Allan Harris hits the stage to unveil his inaugural how Jazz Sonnets, interwoven with beloved classic sonnets and poetry from Shakespeare to Maya Angelou and others. Captivating jazz vocalist and guitarist aptly described by the Miami Herald as an artist blessed with “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole.” 

Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader, he has an impressive discography boasting fourteen recordings as a leader, Harris has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.

The band behind the man features Sara Jane Cion ~ piano, Sylvia Cuenca ~ drums, Brandi Disterheft ~ bass, Irwin Hall ~ saxonpne & flute, and Miles Okazaki ~ guitar.