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Leon Lee Dorsey

Born: March 12, 1958

As a legendary composer and arranger, Leon Lee Dorsey has performed with jazz luminaries that include: Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke, Jon Hendricks, Gloria Lynn, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Dorothy Donegan, Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, Ellis Marsalis, Neena Freelon and Terumasa Hino.

He has also performed in big bands with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Benny Carter, the Duke Ellington Orchestra and Charlie Persip’s Superband. Other career highlights include working with Frank Sinatra at Carnegie Hall, guest appearances at the White House under Presidents Reagan and Clinton and performing with Joe Williams and the operatic diva Marilyn Horne.

A Letter to Bill Evans

By Leon Lee Dorsey

Label: Jazz Avenue 1
Released: 2024
Track listing: Gloria's Step; My Romance; Time Remembered; Peri’s Scope; Interplay; Stars; Waltz for Debby; Turn Out the Stars; Nardis; You and the Night and the Music.

A Letter to Bill Evans

Featuring the music of Leon Lee Dorsey
Duration: 9:08
March 14, 2024

Pianist Michael Wolff Guests with Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey and Drummer Mike Clark on Evocative Tribute Album, 'Letter to Bill Evans'

March 9, 2024

For their seventh outing together as a close-knit, collaborative rhythm tandem, bassist Leon Lee Dorsey and drummer Mike Clark tapped pianist Michael Wolff as third man in their ongoing trio adventures. Wolff, who had previously appeared with Dorsey and Clark on 2020’s Play Sgt. Pepper, was indeed the perfect choice to complete the triumvirate on this ...

Cantaloupe Island

By Leon Lee Dorsey

Label: Jazz Avenue 1
Released: 2023
Track listing: Cantaloupe Island; Barbara; Sister Sadie; Bumpin' on Sunset; The Very Thought of You; Thieves in the Temple; That's All; Listen to the Dawn; The Thumb.

Miku Yonezawa, Wayne Tucker, Yumi Ito, Izo FitzRoy & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 19, 2023

Welcome to an edition of Mondo Jazz under the sign of groove and high energy feelgood releases.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" Mondo Jazz Theme 0:00 Jakob Manz “Soul Tiger" Groove Connection (ACT) 0:16 Host talks 2:20 Leon Lee Dorsey “Bumpin' on Sunset" Cantaloupe Island ...

Ron Carter, Chris Botti, Rachel Therrien & Jack Mouse

by Joe Dimino
March 19, 2023

From a local Midwest legend, we begin the 794th Episode of Neon Jazz with drummer Jack Mouse. From there, we hear from his mentor and legend Clark Terry. We also hear new music from the likes of Eddie Coburn, Marina Pacowski, Rachel Therrien, Danielle Wertz and bassist Leon Lee Dorsey. For the first time, we profile ...

Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey and drummer Mike Clark return on seasoned new outing 'Cantaloupe Island' beside guitar great Russell Malone, out now via Jazz Avenue 1

March 8, 2023

Renowned bassist Leon Lee Dorsey continues his prolific streak with the issue of Cantaloupe Island, the latest album to be released on his Jazz Avenue 1 label and a continuation of his bountiful partnership with revered drummer Mike Clark. On their sixth collaboration since 2019, the stalwart rhythm section brings in virtuosic guitarist Russell Malone for ...

Blues on Top

By Leon Lee Dorsey

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2022
Track listing: Blues on Top; Stolen Moments; Lock It in the Pocket; Willow Weep for Me; Angel Eyes; C Jam Blues; Jacob’s Ladder; Birk’s Works; Can’t Buy Me Love.

Jazz and a Little Blues with Mike Holober and John Mayall

by Jerome Wilson
December 21, 2022

This show mixes a bit of blues and soul with jazz vocals, guitar, and large ensembles. Musicians involved include John Mayall, Mike Holober, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, and Karrin Allyson. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...