Description

“Poetry of Jazz” is where the spoken word gets its groove. Allan Harris, Harlem’s own modern-day troubadour, takes classic poetry—from Shakespeare’s sonnets to Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance—and drops it into the deep pocket of jazz. With his velvet vocals and magnetic presence, he flows between swinging rhythms and soulful recitations, backed by a razor-sharp jazz trio. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a vibe, a conversation between past and present, where jazz and poetry don’t just meet, they riff, improvise, and redefine cool.

Allan Harris – vocals/guitar

Sylvia Cuenca – drums

Adam Shulman – piano

David Ewell – bass