January 10, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
David Leonhardt jazz pianist and composer is featured on the new David “Fathead" Newman CD “City Scapes" on the High Note label with David Leonhardt on piano and arrangements by David Leonhardt. David Leonhardt's upcoming performances:
January 14 Live broadcast on WDIY public radio 7:15 PM David Leonhardt Jazz Trio simulcast www.wdiyfm.org
January 29 Jazz For Kids concert Arts Enter Cape Charles , VA
January 21 In concert The David Leonhardt Jazz Group with The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers Arts Enter Cape Charles , VA www.artsentercapecharles.org
February 1 Jazz Masters Series East Stroudsburg University and intimate talk with David Leonhardt and David “Fathead" Newman
February 2 David Leonhardt Jazz Group in concert with guest artist David “Fathead" Newman East Stroudsburg University
February 9,10,11 David Leonhardt Trio with The Muhlenberg College Dancers in a new work choreographed by Shelley Oliver A Tribute To Ray Charles Muhlenberg College Allentown PA
February 22-25 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group in residency at The Cumberland County Community College with workshops, Jazz For Kids Concert, and An Evening Of Gershwin concert. www.cccnj.net/fpac/ events.cfm Vineland NJ
February 26 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group at The Butler County Community College in concert. www.bc3.edu/culturalctr/ singleshowtickets.htm Near Pittsburg PA
February 27 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Jazz For Kids concert Butler County Community College.
“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 “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 “Leonhardt has created a musical context that's as large with possibilities as his appealing piano playing.....the entire CD is a great... AllMusic.com Paula Edelstein To check out David Leonhardt's web site go to:
www.davidleonhardt.com e-mail [email protected] call 610-252-9892
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.
David Leonhardt Leonhardt Music Big Bang Records www.davidleonhardt.com [email protected]
David Leonhardt jazz pianist and composer is featured on the new David “Fathead" Newman CD “City Scapes" on the High Note label with David Leonhardt on piano and arrangements by David Leonhardt. David Leonhardt's upcoming performances:
January 14 Live broadcast on WDIY public radio 7:15 PM David Leonhardt Jazz Trio simulcast www.wdiyfm.org
January 29 Jazz For Kids concert Arts Enter Cape Charles , VA
January 21 In concert The David Leonhardt Jazz Group with The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers Arts Enter Cape Charles , VA www.artsentercapecharles.org
February 1 Jazz Masters Series East Stroudsburg University and intimate talk with David Leonhardt and David “Fathead" Newman
February 2 David Leonhardt Jazz Group in concert with guest artist David “Fathead" Newman East Stroudsburg University
February 9,10,11 David Leonhardt Trio with The Muhlenberg College Dancers in a new work choreographed by Shelley Oliver A Tribute To Ray Charles Muhlenberg College Allentown PA
February 22-25 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group in residency at The Cumberland County Community College with workshops, Jazz For Kids Concert, and An Evening Of Gershwin concert. www.cccnj.net/fpac/ events.cfm Vineland NJ
February 26 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group at The Butler County Community College in concert. www.bc3.edu/culturalctr/ singleshowtickets.htm Near Pittsburg PA
February 27 The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Jazz For Kids concert Butler County Community College.
“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 “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 “Leonhardt has created a musical context that's as large with possibilities as his appealing piano playing.....the entire CD is a great... AllMusic.com Paula Edelstein To check out David Leonhardt's web site go to:
www.davidleonhardt.com e-mail [email protected] call 610-252-9892
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.
David Leonhardt Leonhardt Music Big Bang Records www.davidleonhardt.com [email protected]
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