The John Lovell Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? I asked, but I already knew that you were! Whether you know it or not, you’re listening to The Paul Leslie Hour! We’ve got an exciting interview from the archives with trumpeter John Lovell. Composer and
Bill Charlap is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s a great pleasure and honor to present this interview with one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of our time, the talented Bill Charlap. A Grammy award-winning artist, his recordings have been released to great critical and fan
It’s the Tribute to Tony Bennett on The Paul Leslie Hour, recorded on the 94th birthday of Tony Bennett: August 3, 2020. This episode features legendary jazz disc jockey and longtime Tony Bennett friend: Dick Golden. We are gathered across the nation to celebrate a living legend and an unsurpassed performing and recording artist
First it’s a mini-review of the recent Tony Bennett concert, and then an interview with another legend in music. Jazz guitarist and banjoist Bucky Pizzarelli has a light-hearted chat about his musical life and perspectives. Originally recorded for radio broadcast, it now sees the light of day on the podcast.
“The Big Band” has been called “America’s finest art form.” We are pleased to welcome bandleader clarinetist and saxophonist Pat Longo. Pat Longo learned a lot from his time with the legendary Harry James Orchestra. In 1978, with Harry James blessing, he formed his own orchestra. Pat Longo & His Big
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
Johnny Mandel is a composer, arranger, record producer, bandleader and musician. His whole life has been comprised of musical achievement. As a trumpeter and trombonist he played in the bands of Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Woody Herman. He transitioned into arranging. As an arranger, Mandel worked with