Allan Harris

Genre-bending acoustic guitarist, bandleader,
composer, and inventor Jack West blends American folk, jazz, and rock into a captivating, original sound. With his innovative percussive technique, West plays bass, drums, and guitar parts while fellow guitar virtuoso Walter Strauss interweaves intricate melodies on top. Together they create a sophisticated, highly rhythmic presentation. West follows in the percussive footsteps of the late, great Michael Hedges. The duo's stunning new album 'Guitars on Life' will
be released January 23, 2026.

Experience a truly unforgettable performance where timeless poetry meets the soul of jazz. In this critically acclaimed program, Allan Harris brings the words of Shakespeare, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and more to life through powerful recitations woven into expressive, swinging jazz. Featured at leading Performing Arts Centers, museums, libraries, and book festivals across the country, this show inspires and captivates every audience it meets.  "A spellbinding fusion of words and music."  "Allan Harris makes poetry feel brand new."
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Italian born, Brazilian bred and NY groomed, her extensive international touring includes duets with Joao Bosco, Milton Nascimento, Roberto Menescal and Leny Andrade, crossing cultural borders along the way into clubs and festivals across America. Dave Liebman, Joe Locke, Don Byron, John Patitucci, Michael Wolff and Will Calhoun have all recorded with her and RIOFONIC, the latest of her over 20 albums, recently spent 24
weeks atop the JazzWeek radio charts.
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Newly released Armando Mi Conga, selected Top 10 Albums of the Year Critics Poll 2025 for Cadence Magazine, hits center stage today. El Maestro Irving Flores features original compositions with his Afro Cuban Jazz ensemble, showcasing the brilliant intersections of his Mexican roots, the Afro-Antillean rhythms he grew up with on the
Gulf of Mexico, and his deep love of jazz.

The BLCK Madonna creates cinematic, emotionally charged jazz experiences that are intimate yet exhilarating. A headliner of the Bermuda Music Festival, she leads her quartet in music from her debut album Between the Lines. Her voice moves from sophisticated intimacy to commanding power, blending jazz, soul, and modern textures into a soundscape where restraint becomes liberation.

The Billie Holiday Project, led by vocalist Stella Heath, brings Billie Holliday's music into the present with dynamic arrangements, expressive phrasing, and a deep connection to the era's sound. The ensemble highlights Holiday's artistry and enduring influence, offering an engaging, historically informed performance that resonates with contemporary audiences and presenters alike.

Charismatic USA-Argentine duo offering intimate, high-level performances with guitar, charango, cello, percussion, and rich vocal harmonies. Their multilingual, globally-inspired repertoire blends jazz, Latin grooves and heartfelt storytelling. Audiences enjoy a feel- good trip around the world. This year's showcase features their new album Just The Three of Us, reimagining classics by Simon & Garfunkel, Jobim, Buena Vista Social Club, Bill Withers - plus originals.