Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:47
Size: 153,0 MB
Art: Front
(6:10) 1. Doin' My Thang
(6:11) 2. Rose's Song (Ready for Love)
(6:31) 3. Token's of Appreciation
(6:09) 4. Inside of You
(6:52) 5. Sistas Blues (Blue Is What I Am)
(5:36) 6. Cry Me A River
(5:07) 7. Crescent City Serenade
(4:34) 8. On A Clear Day
(5:18) 9. I'm Beginning To See The Light
(5:09) 10. Dindi
(4:31) 11. The Ride
(4:34) 12. Sugar
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:47
Size: 153,0 MB
Art: Front
(6:10) 1. Doin' My Thang
(6:11) 2. Rose's Song (Ready for Love)
(6:31) 3. Token's of Appreciation
(6:09) 4. Inside of You
(6:52) 5. Sistas Blues (Blue Is What I Am)
(5:36) 6. Cry Me A River
(5:07) 7. Crescent City Serenade
(4:34) 8. On A Clear Day
(5:18) 9. I'm Beginning To See The Light
(5:09) 10. Dindi
(4:31) 11. The Ride
(4:34) 12. Sugar
“Arlee Leonard has written some impressive originals, and her voice crackles with life. Deep and woody, she's sensual at the same time that she's playful...Arlee has many talents, and is not afraid to use them.” ~ Jazz Improv
The versatile Arlee Leonard began performing at age six in coffee houses in Detroit with her parents, blues/folk icons David & Roselyn. In 1991, her multi-racial family toured Germany, France, Holland and Switzerland, and she’s sung with them, led her own groups, and been a guest vocalist for a variety of occasions and events around the world since. Ms. Leonard, raised in California, Michigan and New Orleans, studied and performed in music, theater and dance at Santa Monica High School and the University of California Santa Cruz, while earning a B.A. in Sociology, with honors.
Ms. Leonard can swing standards, wail blues, caress ballads, harmonize with a classical harpist, scat a samba, belt gospel, and get funky in a groove, bringing a joie de vivre and well-honed expertise to any stage she’s on. With her 4- octave range and strong command of the classic elements of jazz vocalizing, Arlee's multifaceted singing style is complimented by her joyfully engaging stage presence and graceful moves. She is also a gifted lyricist, songwriter, and poet. Alee travels the world singing, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike for her debut CD “Wild Honey” and her dynamic live performances. Ms. Leonard has headlined in Singapore, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, South Africa, Thailand, France, China, The Philippines, Japan, Dubai, Taiwan, Spain, Canada, Guatemala, and across the USA. In 2011, Arlee traveled to Russia three times and Ukraine, performing in jazz clubs, concerts halls, and with a big band. In August she was a semi-finalist in the MetroSTAR competition in New York. She performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in May with her parents’ group Mo’Lasses, and continues a standing engagement in Stamford, CT. 2010 also began with a return to Russia, and Arlee’s first appearances in Belarus and Ukraine. She performed for the Great Women In Music Festival Oct. 2010 in NYC, and had a fall tour in California. 2009 performances included the Jazz Province Festival (Russian Tour), Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival (Johannesburg, SA), Satchmo Summerfest and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans), Women in Jazz Festival 2009 (NYC), and concerts in France with Moussu Et Le Jovents for a project honoring the writer Claude McKay entitled “ZOU, Shake That Thing!” (Marseille, France). One highlight from 2008 was a headlining performance at The French Quarter Festival (New Orleans). Arlee’s self produced debut CD “Wild Honey” (SolaJazz Records, 2000) includes seven originals and distinctive arrangements of five classics. Ms. Leonard assembled some of New York’s finest for the recording, including Don Braden, Marcus Printup, Eric Lewis, Freddie Bryant, Dwayne Burno, Dwayne Broadnax, and Danny Sadownick. She has recorded for many others, including Fall '07 releases by New Orleans' trumpeter Shamarr Allen with clarinetist Dr. Michael White, and with The Campbell Brothers.
When home in New York and New Orleans, Arlee has graced the stage at renowned jazz venues including Snug Harbor, Bombay Club and Sweet Lorraine's (New Orleans), and Sweet Rhythm, Birdland, Lenox Lounge, Blue Note and BAMCafe (New York). Arlee has sung for the International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE) conference, the JVC Jazz Festival, and several International Women In Jazz (IWJ) concerts. In addition to concert, Ms. Leonard sings and hosts for corporate and private functions, churches, fundraisers, film events, universities and more. Arlee has performed as an actress and dancer, for live radio and television, and is a certified Music Together® teacher. For several years she was the Secretary to the Board of Directors of IWJ, and has been a member of IAJE, the Jazz Foundation of America, the Jazz Vocal Coalition, and Jazz Alliance International. Arlee is an ASCAP writer and publisher. As an artist and as a person, Arlee is always reaching for her higher ground. When she shines, you will smile! http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/musician.php?id=14258#.Uvqtq4W2yNA
The versatile Arlee Leonard began performing at age six in coffee houses in Detroit with her parents, blues/folk icons David & Roselyn. In 1991, her multi-racial family toured Germany, France, Holland and Switzerland, and she’s sung with them, led her own groups, and been a guest vocalist for a variety of occasions and events around the world since. Ms. Leonard, raised in California, Michigan and New Orleans, studied and performed in music, theater and dance at Santa Monica High School and the University of California Santa Cruz, while earning a B.A. in Sociology, with honors.
Ms. Leonard can swing standards, wail blues, caress ballads, harmonize with a classical harpist, scat a samba, belt gospel, and get funky in a groove, bringing a joie de vivre and well-honed expertise to any stage she’s on. With her 4- octave range and strong command of the classic elements of jazz vocalizing, Arlee's multifaceted singing style is complimented by her joyfully engaging stage presence and graceful moves. She is also a gifted lyricist, songwriter, and poet. Alee travels the world singing, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike for her debut CD “Wild Honey” and her dynamic live performances. Ms. Leonard has headlined in Singapore, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, South Africa, Thailand, France, China, The Philippines, Japan, Dubai, Taiwan, Spain, Canada, Guatemala, and across the USA. In 2011, Arlee traveled to Russia three times and Ukraine, performing in jazz clubs, concerts halls, and with a big band. In August she was a semi-finalist in the MetroSTAR competition in New York. She performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in May with her parents’ group Mo’Lasses, and continues a standing engagement in Stamford, CT. 2010 also began with a return to Russia, and Arlee’s first appearances in Belarus and Ukraine. She performed for the Great Women In Music Festival Oct. 2010 in NYC, and had a fall tour in California. 2009 performances included the Jazz Province Festival (Russian Tour), Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival (Johannesburg, SA), Satchmo Summerfest and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans), Women in Jazz Festival 2009 (NYC), and concerts in France with Moussu Et Le Jovents for a project honoring the writer Claude McKay entitled “ZOU, Shake That Thing!” (Marseille, France). One highlight from 2008 was a headlining performance at The French Quarter Festival (New Orleans). Arlee’s self produced debut CD “Wild Honey” (SolaJazz Records, 2000) includes seven originals and distinctive arrangements of five classics. Ms. Leonard assembled some of New York’s finest for the recording, including Don Braden, Marcus Printup, Eric Lewis, Freddie Bryant, Dwayne Burno, Dwayne Broadnax, and Danny Sadownick. She has recorded for many others, including Fall '07 releases by New Orleans' trumpeter Shamarr Allen with clarinetist Dr. Michael White, and with The Campbell Brothers.
When home in New York and New Orleans, Arlee has graced the stage at renowned jazz venues including Snug Harbor, Bombay Club and Sweet Lorraine's (New Orleans), and Sweet Rhythm, Birdland, Lenox Lounge, Blue Note and BAMCafe (New York). Arlee has sung for the International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE) conference, the JVC Jazz Festival, and several International Women In Jazz (IWJ) concerts. In addition to concert, Ms. Leonard sings and hosts for corporate and private functions, churches, fundraisers, film events, universities and more. Arlee has performed as an actress and dancer, for live radio and television, and is a certified Music Together® teacher. For several years she was the Secretary to the Board of Directors of IWJ, and has been a member of IAJE, the Jazz Foundation of America, the Jazz Vocal Coalition, and Jazz Alliance International. Arlee is an ASCAP writer and publisher. As an artist and as a person, Arlee is always reaching for her higher ground. When she shines, you will smile! http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/musician.php?id=14258#.Uvqtq4W2yNA