John Paradise is definitely a conversationalist and will be your charming communication companion for this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. A writer, comedian, videographer, music aficionado, American Songbook connoisseur, singer, amateur philosopher and advocate for a vegan diet, John Paradise is from Erie, Pennsylvania. It was from there that
Madeleine Peyroux is a jazz singer, songwriter and recording artist. She got her start busking on the streets of Paris before finding international success. It has been 22 years since her debut album entitled Dreamland. Her 2018 album is entitled Anthem and was produced by Larry Klein. It’s a pleasure
It’s a great pleasure to welcome singer, performing and recording artist Jane Monheit. The Paul Leslie Hour is now in our 15th year as of this very episode. Occasionally in the world of music a recording artist like Jane Monheit comes along who sing a song and make it their
Bill Frisell is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, arranger, and Grammy award-winning recording artist. Considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists, Frisell interprets his own compositions as well as songs from throughout the musical landscape including American Songbook classics, country, rock, etc. He is a prolific recording artist having released dozens
Robert Davi is a singer-extraordinaire. This interview was taped back in 2014 and broadcast on the radio and was published in La Revista, a bilingual international magazine. The interview focused in part on his 2011 debut studio album “Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance” produced by the legendary
Peter and Will Anderson have been called “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by The New York Times. These twin brothers are jazz musicians, composers, arrangers, performing and recording artists. Not only known for their distinct interpretations of classic jazz songs, they also record and perform their own compositions. Peter Anderson
Glenn Crytzer is a bandleader, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist. The type of music he performs is best referred to as “vintage jazz.” Crytzer writes composes jazz in the vintage style while also interpreting classics from the 20s, 30s and 40s. His latest release, “Ain’t It Grand?” is a double
Brenna Whitaker is a singer and recording artist influenced by the jazz and blues singers of yesteryear: Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James and others. Whitaker’s talents have caught the ear of such legends as Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé. Grammy award-winning producer David Foster was so impressed with
James Tormé is passionate and interesting and shares with us his love for the jazz art form. His fervent dedication to music is infectious. Listening to this will give you a good idea about who this great artist…James Tormé really is. James Tormé bring his live performances to stages everywhere and
Regis Philbin is a television personality, singer and media personality. You’ll find his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most time spent in front of a television camera. This interview recorded in 2017 was a complete joy. Regis dishes on his lifelong idol, Bing Crosby and