The Recording Academy announced Willie Nelson received a Grammy nomination for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” for his 2021 record “That’s Life.” As someone who has listened to this album since it came out, my fascination has been enduring. Willie Nelson records Sinatra songs While Willie Nelson is one of
The Oleg Frish Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Oleg Frish is a unique personality. He is a TV and Radio host, a singer, a journalist and a peppy, sunny, positive man. Oleg was born in the former Soviet Union and during his childhood fell in love with
Matt Rollings is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Pianist, record producer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist Matt Rollings is a masterful and innovative musician. This interview begins with a discussion of his work co-producing the new Willie Nelson record “That’s Life,” featuring Nelson’s interpretations of songs made
It’s Conal Fowkes third interview on The Paul Leslie Hour! There are certain people I’ve interviewed on this show who have won my heart and mind. Conal Fowkes is a superior all-around musician: a pianist, double bassist, singer, performer, recording artist, and a wealth of information about a variety of
Will Friedwald is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour, the first of 2021! Will Friedwald is a champion of jazz, the great American Song sand the great men and women who sing them. He is the author of 10 books, including Sinatra! The Song is You, Stardust Melodies,
The Deana Martin Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. It has been 25 years since the passing of icon Dean Martin, one of the greatest singers, actors and recording artists the world has ever known. This is an interview with singer and recording artist Deana Martin, the daughter
An album review of Bob Dylan’s 39th studio album BY: PAUL LESLIE, EDITOR: JOHN PARADISE When you pick up a copy of Bob Dylan’s new album “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” there is a picture on the cover of something you’re not very likely to see these days. People dancing. It
Cynthia Basinet is a crooner carrying on the classic tradition of singing the Great American Songbook. Cynthia Basinet is most known as a singer, recording artist and a concert performer. She’s interpreted some of the greatest classics in American music. She has worked an actress, a model and is known for
Jazz star Joe Gransden came to There, a Bar and Eatery in Atlanta, Georgia for an episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. Joe Gransden is one of the most talented creators in jazz. A bandleader, trumpeter, vocalist, and sometimes actor. As a live entertainer, instrumentalist and recording artist he is second to none.