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Leslie Burrs

Leslie Savoy Burrs has captivated audiences across the United States and Europe with his exciting, distinctive sound -- an inspired combination of classical virtuosity and dazzling improvisation. He has appeared as guest soloist and composer with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Baltimore, Atlanta, Louisville, New Jersey and Richmond Symphonies. In addition, his performances with the Duke Ellington Band, The Philly Pops and the Moers Jazz Festival in Germany distinguish him as an artist of great depth and versatility. Acclaimed as an award-winning performer, composer and educator, Mr. Burrs has many commissions to his credit, one, of which resulted in a new American opera entitled Vanqui (with internationally renowned author, John A

Impressions of Another You

By Leslie Burrs

Label: Dreambox Media
Released: 2005
Track listing: 1. My One and Only Love 2. Cherokee Prelude 3. Cherokee 4. Aryssa's Carol 5. My Funny Valentine 6. Nobody Knows Da Trouble I See 7. In a Sentimental Mood 8. Impressions 9. Whispered Thoughts

Leslie Burrs: Impressions of Another You

by Paul Olson
January 12, 2005

Pennsylvania-based flautist Leslie Burrs' new CD, Impressions of Another You , is a duet session with pianist Kenny Barron; it's Burrs' first release since 2002's Blue Harlem, Black Knight. It certainly does give an impression of another Burrs--a much better one--than did the just-reissued 2002 record, an overcooked studio confection where his playing was often surrounded ...