LIVE @ LIGHTHOUSE SUMMER CONCERTS CONTINUE WITH ALLAN HARRIS JULY 13
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago (108 W. Germania Pl.) continues its Live @ Lighthouse summer concert series with Allan Harris. Legendary jazz and showtune singer Tony Bennett has called Harris “my favorite singer.” Harris will be showcased in 7 and 9 p.m. performances Thursday, July 13.
The Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, band leader and composer Harris has reigned supreme as the most accomplished and exceptional singer of his generation. 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,” the ample and aural evidence of Harris’ moving artistry can be heard on his 14 recordings and his far-flung and critically acclaimed concerts around the world.
Harris' nationally acclaimed smash "Cross That River" (2006) which tells the unsung story of America’s black cowboys and sheds light on their oft-overlooked contribution in taming the American West was featured in the New York Times and on NPR’s Weekend Edition and CBS and NBC. Harris is scheduled to release his newest recording, "Live at Blue Llama" on July 28 via Love Productions Records in collaboration with Live at Blue LLama Records. This will be Harris’ first live album in more than a decade and was recorded this past January.
Harris’ numerous awards, include the New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist” – which he won three times – the Backstage Bistro Award for “Ongoing Achievement in Jazz,” the DownBeat Critic’s Poll Award for “Rising Star Jazz Vocalist,” the Hot House Jazz Magazine "Jazz Vocalist of the Year Award” in 2015 and 2016, the Harlem Speaks “Jazz Museum of Harlem Award,” France's Palmares Award for 3rd Best Jazz Vocal Album of 2019, among others.
Remaining artists scheduled for the Live @ Lighthouse concert series include two jazz trios: the legendary Lenny White with Cyrus Chestnut and Buster Williams (Aug. 10); and Billy Hart, Yotam Silberstein and Omer Abital (Aug. 31). All jazz performances are presented in partnership with the Michael Brovkine Agency.
Tickets for all Live @ Lighthouse concerts start at $65 and are on sale at lighthouseartspace.com/chicago. In addition to the musical performance, each ticket includes a free welcome drink and the “Mozart Immersive” experience. VIP tickets include a souvenir poster signed by the featured artist/s, and a meet and greet with the performer following the show.
For more information on Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s programs and offerings, follow @lighthouseartspacechicago on Facebook and Instagram.
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