My guest Laurence Hobgood has been called “one of the finest jazz pianists out there” by Jazz Times, and a “piano virtuoso” by the New York Times. Pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, recording artist and performer Laurence Hobgood dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about his latest album “Tessetera.” Although respected as
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.
Known and trusted by some of the greatest musicians of our time, Gene Dunlap is one of those guys who can plain do it all. A multi-instrumentalist, he’s played piano, saxophone, guitar, drums, bass and in the past the fiddle. He was the bandleader for country music icon Loretta Lynn for more
Gary Burton is a jazz vibraphonist, composer, performing & recording artist as well as educator. He retired from music in March of 2017, but is kind enough to spend some time with us. A prolific recording artist, Gary Burton has collaborated with many greats in jazz from Chick Corea, Pat Metheny,
John Pizzarelli is a first-rate jazz guitarist, singer, songwriter, recording artist and co-host of the radio program “Radio Deluxe.” John Pizzarelli is a bandleader, but has also accompanied such musical legends as Sir Paul McCartney, Michael McDonald, Rosemary Clooney and James Taylor. Pizzarelli has just released a studio album: For Centennial Reason:
Has there ever been a more gregarious and jovial musician than James Schneider? A pianist, bassist and world music multi-instrumentalist, he’s pursued a lot of things in music from performing, teaching, recording, tour management, and more. Schneider’s love for music is infectious. He’s played for an audience of 60,000 people in
It’s the first episode of 2019! We’re welcoming an artist of great cultural and personal relevance. Pat Metheny is a musician. He’s been called one of the greatest guitarists of our time. Metheny is a prolific composer and recording artist. Few artists have performed as many concerts around the world. A 20-time
It’s the SINATRA 103 episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. Returning guest Robert Davi is an actor, singer and recording artist. Most known for his acting, he always stands out and can be seen in the classic films The Goonies, Showgirls, and the Bond film Licence to Kill, just to name a few. A renowned vocalist, his debut album Davi
Rose Kingsley is an Opera great turned jazz great. A singer and recording artist, she’s performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall and the Houston Grand opera to name a few. Her debut album This is My Life has been released to great audience and critical acclaim. It’s
Antonia Bennett is a jazz/pop singer and recording artist joined The Paul Leslie Hour to discuss her musical upbringing and career, influences, as well as interactions with Count Basie, Rosemary Clooney and Ella Fitzgerald. The daughter of legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett, Antonia Bennett’s recording career as a singer of