Jazz Vocalist & Concert Artist

Katie Harris is a Southern California jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader known for her warm, evocative vocals, effortless mid-century elegance, and storytelling charm. As creator and frontwoman of The Secret Jazz Band, she weaves timeless Great American Songbook standards, breezy bossa nova, and 1930s–1950s swing into cinematic concert experiences. From mainstage listening rooms like Catalina Jazz Club and Feinstein’s at Vitello’s to outdoor summer series at the California Botanic Garden, Katie brings Golden Age glamour and joyful musicality to every stage.

Mid-Century Swing | Bossa Nova | Great American Songbook | Cinematic Revues

Active Projects & Stage Ensembles

Whether gracing the stage of an iconic listening room, headlining a summer concert series, or setting the mood for an exclusive corporate gala, Katie Harris delivers tailored, world-class musical experiences.

1. The Skylark Revelry

Public Concerts, Listening Rooms & Thematic Revues

Created and fronted by Katie Harris, The Skylark Revelry is a storytelling-driven concert project designed for ticketed venues, cultural centers, and outdoor summer series. Blending vintage glamour, historical narrative, and rich vocal arrangements, each performance delivers an immersive, cinematic experience.

• Featured Concert Programs:

  • Starlight & Standards: A vibrant, swingin' feature built around iconic Golden Age standards, warm ballads, and rhythm-driven arrangements for outdoor garden pavilion stages.

  • Technicolor Moods: A lush, atmospheric journey through mid-century lounge standards, vintage bossa nova, and cinematic swing, evoking the golden era of film noir.

  • Skylark Serenade: An intimate, storytelling-rich performance exploring Great American Songbook classics and forgotten gems of the 1930s–1950s.

• Configurations: Available as The Rhythm Trio (Katie, Keys, Drums with Brushes), Full Quartet, or Expanded Ensemble with Guest Soloists.

2. The Secret Jazz Band

Corporate Galas, Luxury Private Events & Weddings

Backed by the same tight-knit rhythm section that anchors her concert shows, The Secret Jazz Band is Katie’s flagship private event ensemble. Known across Southern California for delivering sophisticated Great American Songbook swing, cocktail jazz, and bossa nova, the band provides turnkey, volume-conscious musical excellence tailored for high-end celebrations.

• Best Suited For: Corporate galas, private estate features, charity fundraisers, and luxury weddings.

• Inquiries & Booking: For private event hires and wedding availability, visit thesecretjazzband.com.