LEGENDS
2025 LEGEND
Harry was born in Washington D.C. in 1966, and was raised in Los Angeles, CA and Burrillville, RI. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in 1988 from Rutgers University in New Jersey, and currently resides in New York City.Harry has performed at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide, frequently touring the United States, Europe and Asia. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gus Johnson, Jeff Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Warren Vache, and has recorded with Tony Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, Tommy Flanagan, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Barron, Dave McKenna, Dori Caymmi, Larry Goldings, George Mraz, Jake Hanna, and Al Foster, among others.Harry is featured on many of John Pizzarelli's recordings including the soundtrack and an on-screen cameo in the feature film The Out of Towners starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. He has also done a series of commercials for ESPN starring Robert Goulet.
What Makes a San Diego Jazz Party Musician a Legend, and What Does it Mean?
A Legend is someone who leaves behind an unforgettable impression on others. A Legend touches lives and is remembered and cherished. There are all kinds of Legends in this world, and our Jazz Party Legends have earned the greatest respect for their talents and contributions to the field of jazz. Becoming a true legend means finding your particular gift, your calling, then following it and impacting others around you. The musicians chosen by the Board of the San Diego Jazz Party have achieved Legend status, not only by their incredible talents, but also their passion. We thank them for continuing to share their gifts with appreciative audiences.
What Makes a San Diego Jazz Party Musician a Legend, and What Does it Mean?
A Legend is someone who leaves behind an unforgettable impression on others. A Legend touches lives and is remembered and cherished. There are all kinds of Legends in this world, and our Jazz Party Legends have earned the greatest respect for their talents and contributions to the field of jazz. Becoming a true legend means finding your particular gift, your calling, then following it and impacting others around you. The musicians chosen by the Board of the San Diego Jazz Party have achieved Legend status, not only by their incredible talents, but also their passion. We thank them for continuing to share their gifts with appreciative audiences.
HARRY ALLEN
2025 LEGEND
HONORARY LEGENDS
- 2025 - Harry Allen
2024 - Rossano Sportiello
2023 - Ken Pepowski
2022 - Chuck Redd
2022 - Dan Reid (1939-2020) - 2022 - Dave Cooper (1933-2020)
- 2020 - Richard Simon
- 2019 – Eddie Metz Jr.
- 2018 – Dan Barrett
- 2017 – Eddie Erikson
- 2016 – Rebecca Kilgore
- 2015 – Butch Miles
- 2014 - Mundell Lowe (1922-2017)
- 2013 – Johnny Varro
- 2012 – Houston Person
- 2011 – Bucky Pizzarelli (1926-2020)
- 2010 - Jake Hanna (1931-2010)
- 2009 – Ed Polcer
- 2008 – Dick Hyman
- 2007 - Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham (Jimmy 1924-2007)
- 2006 - Joe Wilder (1922-2014)
- 2005 - Barney Kessel (1923-2004)
