State of Grace

THE JAZZ-FLECKED pop music of Grace Harrison may bring to mind Norah Jones or Sara Bareilles — but classically trained, Houston-based Harrison, 25, is doing her own thing. The followup to her 2017 debut album is in the works; the latest single to come out of her partnership with Grammywinning producer Luke Wooten dropped in June. “Sony Classic” is a mellow, groovy tune that showcases Harrison’s strong pipes while remaining both low-key and catchy. It was written during a trip to Paris, from the perspective of a seat at the celebrity-favorite sidewalk coffeehouse Café de Flore. “Even just existing in such an aesthetically pleasing setting,” says Harrison, “was enough to trigger the lyrics.”

–evan w. black, photo by bailey hart