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Album Review

Mike LeDonne: Wonderful!

Read "Wonderful!" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Organist Mike LeDonne's latest recording, Wonderful!, is a labor of love on several levels. Of course, there is love of the music and love of accomplishing something that had not been done before--teaming a gospel choir with jazz quartet. Above all else, there is love for LeDonne's wife, Margaret, and daughter Mary who is disabled but, as LeDonne says, is nonetheless “truly wonderful." LeDonne wrote the album's title song for Mary, wherein he compares her to “a ...

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Mike LeDonne: Wonderful!

Read "Wonderful!" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


In jazz's rich tapestry, where tradition meets innovations, there emerged a convergence exemplified by the present release Wonderful! with the virtuosic Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet + Gospel Choir, who embark on a transcendent journey into the heart of gospel- infused jazz. The project is informed by LeDonne's desire to offer a heartfelt tribute to his wife Margaret and daughter Mary to showcase the spirited and varied nature of the disability community. Participating in this harmonious affair are the long-time members ...

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Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra: Smile

Read "Smile" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Having no idea what to expect from an ensemble labeled the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra, the game plan must be to advance with caution, as any orchestra with trumpeter Bill Warfield at the helm can't be all bad. After listening, it becomes clear that the game plan was sound and the premise accurate: Smile, the HKFO's second recording, isn't all bad. The question is: did Warfield and the orchestra have its own game plan? If snatching every ingredient within reach ...

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Education

NYC Vocal Jazz Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, Presented by New York Jazz Academy, Now Registering

NYC Vocal Jazz Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, Presented by New York Jazz Academy, Now Registering

Source: New York Jazz Academy Publicity

NYC Vocal Jazz Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, presented by New York Jazz Academy, are now registering interested students. Led by Carolyn Leonhart, long-time vocalist with Steely Dan, acclaimed jazz singer, and professor at Berklee School of Music, these workshops are open to teens and adults at all levels. For jazz vocal enthusiasts, these weekly workshops offer a hands-on exploration of all elements of jazz singing. Workshop participants will work on personalizing tunes, develop a feel for time signatures other than ...

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Performance / Tour

The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group @ Smoke NYC - Feb 14-16 2008

The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group @ Smoke NYC - Feb 14-16 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media

The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group will be performing at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC for a Valentines Weekend celebration on February 14th, 15th & 16th, 2008. The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group Carolyn Leonhart - vocals Wayne Escoffery - tenor & soprano saxophones Kevin Hays- piano Ugonna Okegwo- bass Billy Drummond- drums “Leonhart inflects her jazz singing with an unmistakable dose of soul and R & B, ...

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Carolyn Leonhart at The Village Quill Saturday, July 16 7:00 PM

Carolyn Leonhart at The Village Quill Saturday, July 16 7:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz

July 12, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] CAROLYN LEONHART Wayne Escoffery - tenor sax Dan Kaufman - fender rhodes Gary Wang - bass Aaron Thurston - percussion Saturday, July 16 7:00 PM at The Village Quill 106 Franklin St. (Church St. and West Broadway in Tribeca) info: 212-226-0442 cover: $10 at the door Jazz recording artist Carolyn Leonhart, long-time lead back-up vocalist with Steely Dan, brings her intimate and soulful voice to The ...

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Carolyn Leonhart at Sweet Rhythm Tuesday, March 22nd! Sets 8:00 and 10:00 PM

Carolyn Leonhart at Sweet Rhythm Tuesday, March 22nd! Sets 8:00 and 10:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz

March 14, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Tuesday, March 22nd! Carolyn Leonhart CD PRE-RELEASE PARTY for her new Sunnyside CD NEW 8TH DAY at Sweet Rhythm Two Sets 8:00 and 10:00 PM ($15.00 Cover - $10.00 minimum) 88 7th Avenue South (at Bleecker Street) New York City, N.Y. 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com http://www.carolynleonhart.com Featuring Carolyn Leonhart - vocals Wayne Escoffery - tenor and soprano saxophones Orrin Evans - piano Hans Glawischnig - bass Donald Edwards ...

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Wonderful!

Cellar Music Group
2024

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Smile

Planet Arts Records
2020

buy

Smile

From: Smile
By Carolyn Leonhart

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