16th Annual Jazz Critics Poll Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios, Songs From My Father (Whaling City Sound) New Releases – Philip Booth (JazzTimes, Jazziz, Relix) New Releases – Andrew Gilbert (San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Classical Voice, Bay Area News Group) New Releases – Mark Holston (Jazziz, Latino) New Releases – Yoshi Kato (San Francisco … Read More
by Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine Several LLP clients have received honors from Jim Hynes on his yearly roundup of 2021’s Best Jazz Albums. Among the Top 20 was Gerry Gibbs for his record Songs From My Father. The honorable mention section also features members of the LLP roster, including: The Baylor Project – Generations Ulysses … Read More
by Scott Haas, The Bay State Banner Jazz and soul vocalist Allan Harris is finding new audiences to add to his fan base that stretches back decades. A fixture of the NYC music scene, Harris has a new album out this year with all of the songs his own compositions, and he just completed a sold-out gig … Read More
by Shae Fontana, Bleubop Harris recently released his latest album, Kate’s SoulFood, one of the best jazz records this year in my opinion. I had the chance to take a in-depth look into the album during one of our podcast and got to speak to Harris right before his Saturday show at Birdland. Read the … Read More
by Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town “Birdland is BACK, upstairs now, downstairs come autumn. On the occasion of Allan Harris’ latest CD release, Kate’s Soulfood, a tribute to boyhood in Harlem, the artist packs every inch of this venue’s stage with musicians/sound. Results saturate the 70s Motown vibe his original compositions evoke.” Read the full review … Read More
by Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times From Thursday to Saturday, Harris and an octet will perform selections from the LP at Birdland, the storied Midtown jazz club, which reopened for live concerts last week. They will play sets at 7 p.m. on Thursday and 7 and 9:30 on Friday and Saturday; admission is $30. Read … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI If you have any questions about where vocalist Allan Harris grew up or for whom he sings, you haven’t heard Kate’s Soulfood yet. One listen to the silky baritone’s 14th album as a leader will leave no doubt; Harris represents that same historic slice of Upper Manhattan that he honored all pandemic long … Read More
Allan Harris Set To Tour Critically Acclaimed New Album Kate’s Soulfood This Summer The acclaimed vocalist and guitarist will perform in New York, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia in July, plus Maine and Michigan in August; Tour Preview to take place in Maryland and Philadelphia in June Critically acclaimed soulful crooner Allan … Read More
by Marilyn Lester, Theater Pizzazz There’s no shortage of recorded music being released these days, and so much of it is deserving of at least a mention in the absence of a full-scale review. Here’s a rundown of several CDs that are well worth exploring. Read it here.
Europe 1: https://www.europe1.fr/emissions/les-indispensables/kates-soulfood-dallan-harris-la-decouverte-musicale-recommandee-par-eva-roque-4029954 Marlbank: https://www.marlbank.net/posts/sea-of-love-in-sugar-hill-allan-harris-interview Jazzwise: https://www.jazzwise.com/review/allan-harris-kates-soulfood Record Collector: Jazz N More:
