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Leonie Smith

About Me

Leonie Smith has been singing professionally since 1992, with George Golla in duet twice to Tasmania, 2004/05, also with Bobby Gebbert, Matt Baker, John Morrison, Matt McMahon. Leonie appeared at the Manly Jazz Festival in 2004, the Dubbo Jazz Festival in 2004, the Wagga Wagga Jazz Festival in 2004, the Moruya Fest in 2004, and the Noosa Jazz Festival in 2005. She is also in constant demand for both private and corporate events. Venues include “The Basement” Sydney, Soup Plus, The Intercontinental Hotel, Manchester Lane, Melbourne, and many others. Leonie has a regular spot at Dee Why RSL with her trio. She released her Debut Album in 2003. “Sweet Jazz” produced by Kerrie Biddel, and John Morrison, two very well known names in the Australian Jazz Scene. The Band included Matt Baker on piano, Julian Gough on sax, George Golla on guitar, Stan Valacos on bass, and John Morrison on drums.

She has just released her second Album “Never The Less” a duo Live Album with George Golla on Guitar, this is only available as a download no Cd's will be available for sale. Go to www.cdbaby.com/ggls to hear the tracks.

Leonie is also the presenter of the “Jazz at 5” Friday afternoon show on FM99.3 2NSB “North-side Rhythm and Jazz” where she promotes local contemporary Australian Jazz musicians and singers.