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Rodgers & Leonhart

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Jay Leonhart: Rodgers & Leonhart
(Sons of Sound SSPCD015)

"Jay Leonhart's latest, a leisurely stroll through Mister Rodgers' classy neighborhood, is as cozy and comfortable as a Fred MacMurray cardigan. Ah, but don't let the relaxed atmosphere fool you. Leonhart is the Fred Astaire of jazz — a craftsman so seamlessly smooth that casual observers often fail to grasp the immensity of his talent.

As a bass player, Leonhart's in the same exalted league as his mentor, teacher and musical hero, Ray Brown. As a vocalist, he remains, much like Astaire, significantly underappreciated. They share the same reedy ability to compensate for a limited range with masterful phrasing and impeccable timing." [read the review]
JazzTimes, May 2003

three stars"…[Leonhart's] enthusiasm and phrasing, along with some inventive arrangements, make this a worthwhile effort." [read the review]
All Music Guide, February 2003

"…Bassist/vocalist Leonhart provides this recording with a beautifully fresh sense of humor and novel invention… ["The Sound of Music"] and "Edelweiss" represent worthy additions to the American Canon. These performances on the whole have a generous personality and a wiseacre sense… as wholesome as the girl next door — as fresh, too." [read the review]
All About Jazz, February 2003

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