Episode #160 – Madeleine PeyrouxEpisode #160 – Madeleine Peyroux
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
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Episode #159 – Jane MonheitEpisode #159 – Jane Monheit
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
Episode #151 – Bill FrisellEpisode #151 – Bill Frisell
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
Episode #141 – Michael S. HarperEpisode #141 – Michael S. Harper
Michael S. Harper was a poet and professor. He lived from March 18, 1938—May 7, 2016. He was Poet Laureate of Rhode Island from 1988 to 1993. Harper published ten
Episode #129 – Earl RoseEpisode #129 – Earl Rose
Earl Rose is a pianist, composer, conductor, performing and recording artist. An Emmy award-winner and 14-time Emmy nominee, Rose has also won 3 ASCAP awards. Earl Rose is a
Episode #127 – Peter ErskineEpisode #127 – Peter Erskine
Peter Erskine is a lifelong drummer known for the diversity of his work. He’s appeared on over 700 albums and film scores, 50 albums have been recorded with Erskine
Episode #125 – Patrick WilliamsEpisode #125 – Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams was a musician, composer, producer, conductor, arranger, big-band jazz leader and music educator. Born April 23, 1939, he sadly passed away Wednesday morning (July 25, 2018). Prolific is
Episode #113 – Henry ButlerEpisode #113 – Henry Butler
Henry Butler has been called the “pride of New Orleans” by Dr. John. A jazz and blues pianist, Butler is a composer, arranger, performing and recording artist. His eclectic music
Episode #109 – Ralph MacDonaldEpisode #109 – Ralph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonald was a percussionist, producer, songwriter, performer and Grammy-award winner who lived from 1944-2011. He had roots in the Caribbean, but was born in New York. His songs were recorded
Episode #94 – Brenna WhitakerEpisode #94 – Brenna Whitaker
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