December 13, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and The David Leonhardt Jazz Group's new CD “I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a hit!. The critics are raving!! With lyrical piano, sultry vocals, a passionate sax, and an incredible band this CD achieves both the spirit of Christmas and the excitement of a live jazz performance. It is being played on over 250 jazz stations and has crossed over to Adult Contemporary radio air play!
To hear a couple full tracks go to:
http://davidleonhardt.com/recordings/album.jsp?pos=1
or to hear a couple minutes of each track go to:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/leonhardt8
Buy them at either site.
“In the humble opinion of this reviewer, I'll Be Home For Christmas is the tastiest holiday album in recent years." Richard Bourcier jazzreview.com
“If you could rate CD reviews by kisses, I would have my lip marks all over this disc. David Leonhardt has created something special for us." George W. Carroll/The Musicians' Ombudsman
“Jazz aficionados will flip for the David Leonhardt Jazz Group's I'll Be Home for Christmas . It is a is classic in every sense of the word." Carol Swanson Christmasreviews.com
“Leonhardt fashions each interpretation so that it stands out as an improvised work that the group can explore thoroughly. Together, they turn over clusters of brightness that come surrounded by a hearty rhythmic foundation." Jim Santella allaboutjazz.com
Special discount price of $12.00 each !!!!! Includes shipping! Mail order price only. Send a check payable to:
David Leonhardt 90 Stage coach Drive Easton, Pa 18042
or to check out David Leonhardt's web site go to:
www.davidleonhardt.com
David Leonhardt Piano Nancy Reed Vocals Larry McKenna Saxophone Taro Okamoto Drums Matthew Parrish Bass
1. Let It Snow 2. Oh Christmas Tree 3. Winter Wonderland 4. We Three Kings 5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 6. Jingle Bells 7. Santa Claus Is Commin' To Town 8. I'll Be Home For Christmas 9. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen 10. Sleigh Ride 11. It Came Upon
David Leonhardt
Mr. Leonhardt established himself as an international performing artist when he toured for four years as pianist for jazz legend Jon Hendricks, accompanying vocalists such as Diane Reeves and Bobby McFarren. Joining The David “Fathead" Newman Quintet he furthered his reputation as a burning jazz pianist and made his name familiar on the New York jazz scene. He went on to form his own band performing in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. In 1991 he founded Big Bang Records and released his first CD “Departure" to great critical acclaim as well as his popular CD “Reflections". Mr. Leonhardt has produced, arranged, and performed on numerous recordings with jazz stars Stan Getz, Slide Hampton, Jon Hendricks, Eddie Henderson, Robin Eubanks, Ray Drummond, and Lewis Nash. His compositions have been recorded by such jazz greats as Stanley Turentine, David “Fathead" Newman, Hank Crawford, and Claudio Roditi. He has written arrangements for The Art Blakey Big Band and been guest conductor and arranger for The Benny Carter Orchestra.
call 610-252-9892 e-mail [email protected]
David Leonhardt Leonhardt Music Big Bang Records www.davidleonhardt.com [email protected] 610-252-9892 90 Stage coach Drive Easton, Pa 18042
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and The David Leonhardt Jazz Group's new CD “I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a hit!. The critics are raving!! With lyrical piano, sultry vocals, a passionate sax, and an incredible band this CD achieves both the spirit of Christmas and the excitement of a live jazz performance. It is being played on over 250 jazz stations and has crossed over to Adult Contemporary radio air play!
To hear a couple full tracks go to:
http://davidleonhardt.com/recordings/album.jsp?pos=1
or to hear a couple minutes of each track go to:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/leonhardt8
Buy them at either site.
“In the humble opinion of this reviewer, I'll Be Home For Christmas is the tastiest holiday album in recent years." Richard Bourcier jazzreview.com
“If you could rate CD reviews by kisses, I would have my lip marks all over this disc. David Leonhardt has created something special for us." George W. Carroll/The Musicians' Ombudsman
“Jazz aficionados will flip for the David Leonhardt Jazz Group's I'll Be Home for Christmas . It is a is classic in every sense of the word." Carol Swanson Christmasreviews.com
“Leonhardt fashions each interpretation so that it stands out as an improvised work that the group can explore thoroughly. Together, they turn over clusters of brightness that come surrounded by a hearty rhythmic foundation." Jim Santella allaboutjazz.com
Special discount price of $12.00 each !!!!! Includes shipping! Mail order price only. Send a check payable to:
David Leonhardt 90 Stage coach Drive Easton, Pa 18042
or to check out David Leonhardt's web site go to:
www.davidleonhardt.com
David Leonhardt Piano Nancy Reed Vocals Larry McKenna Saxophone Taro Okamoto Drums Matthew Parrish Bass
1. Let It Snow 2. Oh Christmas Tree 3. Winter Wonderland 4. We Three Kings 5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 6. Jingle Bells 7. Santa Claus Is Commin' To Town 8. I'll Be Home For Christmas 9. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen 10. Sleigh Ride 11. It Came Upon
David Leonhardt
Mr. Leonhardt established himself as an international performing artist when he toured for four years as pianist for jazz legend Jon Hendricks, accompanying vocalists such as Diane Reeves and Bobby McFarren. Joining The David “Fathead" Newman Quintet he furthered his reputation as a burning jazz pianist and made his name familiar on the New York jazz scene. He went on to form his own band performing in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. In 1991 he founded Big Bang Records and released his first CD “Departure" to great critical acclaim as well as his popular CD “Reflections". Mr. Leonhardt has produced, arranged, and performed on numerous recordings with jazz stars Stan Getz, Slide Hampton, Jon Hendricks, Eddie Henderson, Robin Eubanks, Ray Drummond, and Lewis Nash. His compositions have been recorded by such jazz greats as Stanley Turentine, David “Fathead" Newman, Hank Crawford, and Claudio Roditi. He has written arrangements for The Art Blakey Big Band and been guest conductor and arranger for The Benny Carter Orchestra.
call 610-252-9892 e-mail [email protected]
David Leonhardt Leonhardt Music Big Bang Records www.davidleonhardt.com [email protected] 610-252-9892 90 Stage coach Drive Easton, Pa 18042
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