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Meet Loston Harris. His piano playing has been described as "percussive" with "incredibly fluid". His vocals noted as "suave." Loston himself will tell you he has worked hard during his career but knows he's been blessed with the opportunities to play the music closest to his heart, jazz.

For more than a decade Loston has headlined at a “home” that shares his passion for timeless music. The Legendary Bemelmans Bar located in The Carlyle in Manhattan’s storied Upper East Side, has a legacy of hosting great cabaret and jazz greats from the likes of Bobby Short, Eartha Kitt, Elaine Stritch, John Pizzarelli and the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ).

Loston’s musical future began at a surreal pace. After meeting Harry Connick Jr. at the 1st Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition in Washington, D.C., Harry led Loston to study with his mentor, Ellis Marsalis, who encouraged him to switch instruments from drums to piano. And the rest, as they say, is history…

Loston is doing his part to continue a legacy by blending traditional jazz, gospel and blues with his own unique stylings. With early musical inspirations ranging from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Carole King and other notable pop and R & B bands, it was jazz that ultimately chose Loston and Loston chose jazz. For Loston, jazz is "hip, serious, complex, improvisational and limitless".

To date, Loston’s career in music has been significant and he'll tell you he is living his dream. He has performed and toured with multiple Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis; appeared worldwide on the PBS special "Portraits in Blue" with fellow pianist and Grammy Nominee, Marcus Roberts.

Loston is much-in-demand at celebrity functions and charity events having performed at George Clooney's Birthday with John Mayer; playing for Sarah Jessica Parker at her private VIP after-party for the "Sex in the City" Movie”; was featured as himself in the feature film "Little Manhattan" with the lead character calling him "the best singer in New York"; was the on-air personality for "BET on Jazz" highlighting the St. Lucia Jazz Festival; was hand selected by Tom Cruise to sing and play at his ICON Award Ceremony; he shared the stage with Michael Feinstein (series curator) at JALC for the program entitled "Sweet & Low Down", and a personal highlight occurred when Sir Paul McCartney sat in and sang "The Very Thought of You"! Most recently Loston co-headlined at the Friars Club Gala event honoring comedian/actor Don Rickles. Attendees included Robert De Niro, John Mayer, Diana Krall, Bob Newhart, Billy Crystal, Bob Saget, Kathy Griffin, Bette Midler, and many more!

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Pianist/Vocalist - Loston Harris - From The Bejing Blue Note To Bemelmans!

Pianist/Vocalist - Loston Harris - From The Bejing Blue Note To Bemelmans!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Loston Harris Trio: Upcoming Performances 2018 February 2-3: Blue Note (Bejing, China) February 14: Black Rock Center (Maryland) February 16: San Jose Jazz (California) February 17-18: SFJAZZ (California) March 14: Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Florida) April 17- June 30: Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle (NYC) “The innate and dazzling talent of Loston is a beacon of quality in a cacophonous world. He is contemporary, stylish, joyful, playful, powerful, ...

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Loston Harris Trio at Bryant Park Tree Lighting on December 3

Loston Harris Trio at Bryant Park Tree Lighting on December 3

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

LOSTON HARRIS TRIO PERFORMS AT BRYANT PARK TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 3 - TUESDAY JOINS ALL-STAR LINEUP OF PERFORMERS Celebrate and Give Back at the Tree Lighting Show Featuring Loston Harris The Loston Harris Trio will be featured at this year's Bryant Park Tree Lighting Show, which will present an array of personalities, musicians, and excitement. Throughout the evening, you can enjoy music performances by the Loston Harris Trio, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Carly Rose Sonenclar of The X Factor, Young ...

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Loston Harris at Birdland on November 12

Loston Harris at Birdland on November 12

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

LOSTON HARRIS * NEW CD RELEASE NOVEMBER 12 * BIRDLAND ALL-STAR QUINTET PLAYS SWINGFULLY YOURS Loston Harris celebrates the release of his new CD Swingfully Yours at Birdland, “The Jazz Corner of the World", located in the heart of New York City, on Nov 12 for two sets only. The pianist/vocalist brings with him for this special evening an all-star quintet including: Ian Hendrickson-Smith (saxophone), Mark Whitfield (guitar), Gianluca Renzi (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums). Birdland ...

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Loston Harris - Season Premiere Oct 22 - Bemelmans Bar

Loston Harris - Season Premiere Oct 22 - Bemelmans Bar

Source: Scott H. Thompson

LOSTON HARRIS RETURNS TO BEMELMANS BAR OCTOBER 22 NEW YORK CITY DEBUT OF NEW RELEASE “SWINGFULLY YOURS" CD Release Party - Nov 12 - Birdland Loston Harris proudly returns to his residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle on October 22, 2013 with the New York City debut of his brand-new release “Swingfully Yours" (Magenta Label Group). The long awaited CD by the singer/songwriter features swinging arrangements of timeless standards from the Great American Songbook. George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and ...

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