(Newswire.net — June 6, 2013) New York, NY — Arlee Leonard sings with immense heart and soul. Vocalist, songwriter and recording artist, Ms. Leonard makes a joyful noise. Her spirit infuses every style she sings with authenticity and grace. As a world-traveled professional, Arlee has taken stages from Moscow to Tokyo, from Bangkok to Johannesburg.
With a sound at once light and fluid, then dark and playful, she carries on the tradition of vocalists who are spirit driven, improvisational and daring.
Based in New York, Arlee’s home is on the stage. She uses her 4-octave range to deliver vocals both sweetly tender and explosively powerful. Her supple body movements mesmerize the eye as her voice entices the ear. Arlee’s joy in performing and command of the stage invigorate her audiences wherever she sings.
On stage since childhood, this daughter of blues/folk musicians David & Roselyn is now adding Interfaith Minister to her calling card. The evening celebrates her recent graduation from Interfaith Seminary School and ushers in a new working and creative phase of her personal and artistic journey. Arlee will be making a joyful noise bringing more Spirit-filled songs into the world. When Arlee sings, she shines, and her listener’s hearts open wide.
Ms. Leonard’s CD, entitled “Wild Honey” http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arleel is her debut CD and available on CD Baby music store. Known for her “sultry” vocals, this CD contains originals and standard tunes.
“Nobuko” Cobi Narita is known throughout the jazz community for her tireless support of jazz and jazz musicians. Since her early days in California, upon moving to New York City in 1969 and through the years, Cobi has mentored, supported, advised, and in so many ways, helped the jazz community thrive. She recently teamed up with Saul “Zebulon” Rubin, the owner of Zeb’s, an accomplished guitarist and producer, to produce concerts and hold her “Jazz Center of New York” events.
The evening promises to be filled with exciting music and celebratory energy. Accompanying Ms. Leonard will be Art Hirahara on piano. Mr.Hirahara is making waves in the jazz world, with recent appearances at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and other high profile New York venues. Rounding out the quartet will be Elias Bailey on bass, a stalwart member of The Freddy Cole Quartet and Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax, the drummer of choice for many of New York’s top singers.
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For more information on Arlee Leonard, please visit: www.ArleeLeonard.com
Contact: arleeleonard@yahoo.com
For more information on Zeb’s, please contact: www.zebulonsoundandlight.com
Catherine Castle
White Diamond Media
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