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Swingin' Love Songs
Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Allan Harris Unveils Swingin’ Love Songs: A Long-Lost Musical Treasure Rediscovered After Two Decades
The story of Swingin’ Love Songs began over twenty years ago when Harris—celebrated by The New York Times as a “protean talent” and described by the Miami Herald as possessing “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole”—was introduced to the music of the late Charleston, West Virginia songwriter Ike Joseph. Orchestrated by Grammy Award-winning producer Eddie Montilla, the introduction struck an immediate chord. Joseph’s rare gift for crafting timeless melodies and deeply heartfelt lyrics instantly captured Harris’s imagination.
More than two decades after it was recorded, internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Allan Harris officially announces the release of Swingin’ Love Songs. A remarkable collection of previously unreleased music, the album serves as a striking bridge between the past and the present, capturing an extraordinary chapter in jazz history that was nearly lost to time.
Harris initially tracked the songs in Miami before returning home to New York to completely reimagine them alongside a stellar cast of world-class jazz musicians. Joining him in a Brooklyn studio was an elite lineup including guitarist Miles Okazaki, tenor saxophonist Hayes Greenfield, bassist Jon Flaugher, violinist Russell Farhang, and alto saxophonist Jesse Jones Jr.
Shortly after the final recordings were wrapped, tragedy struck. Ike Joseph unexpectedly passed away, and out of respect and changing circumstances, the project was quietly set aside. For more than twenty years, the tapes sat undisturbed. Then, a sudden, unexpected rediscovery of the master recordings revealed that the music had lost none of its original charm, elegance, or irresistible swing.
Rather than treating the project as a mere historical archive, Harris recognized a profound opportunity—and a deeply personal obligation—to fulfill a promise to a songwriter whose voice deserved to be heard by the world.
“Truly great songs never grow old; they simply wait for the right moment and the right voice to bring them to life,” says Harris. “When we found these masters, it was clear that Ike’s music was timeless. This album is an act of preservation, bringing a brilliant writer’s vision into the light.”
The album’s rollout begins this summer with a pair of brilliant singles. The first single, “How Wrong They Were,” will be released on July 17. It will be followed by the second single, “I’m Hooked On You,” on August 7, paving the way for the full album release on August 28, 2026.
Rich with romance, wit, and the unmistakable spirit of the Great American Songbook, Swingin’ Love Songs is a masterclass in vocal jazz storytelling. Across a celebrated career that includes 17 recordings as a leader, multiple New York Nightlife Awards for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist,” and recognition as a DownBeat “Rising Star,” Harris has long been anchored by his ability to breathe authentic life into classic arrangements, blues, and contemporary standards. With Swingin’ Love Songs, he once again demonstrates his unwavering commitment to championing powerful, heart-led songwriting, completely independent of the era in which it was penned.
Swingin’ Love Songs will be available on all major streaming platforms, CD, and digital download on August 28, 2026.
About Allan Harris
Brooklyn-born and Harlem-based, Allan Harris is a three-time recipient of the New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist,” a two-time Hot House Jazz Magazine “Best Male Jazz Vocalist,” and a prize winner at the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. Known globally for his velvet voice, dynamic stage presence, and exceptional guitar work, Harris has performed at major concert halls, theaters, and jazz festivals worldwide, sharing stages with legends such as Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, and Diana Krall. He continues to be one of the most esteemed and versatile leaders in modern jazz.
Swingin' Love Songs
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