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Jay Leonhart (born December 6, 1940) is an American double bassist, singer, and songwriter who has worked in jazz and popular music. He has performed with Judy Garland, Bucky Pizzarelli, Carly Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. Leonhart is noted for his clever songwriting, often laced with dry humor.
Jay Leonhart has been recognized as a very accomplished bass player for a long time now. He has been named the Outstanding Bassist In the Recording Industry three times and is always mentioned when the discussion turns to the outstanding .
Jay Leonhart. He came on stage and immediately settled any L.A. doubts about whether a somewhat lesser-known New York bassist with a reputation as a Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg-like instrumental humorist could cut it as a jazz player.
Let me tell you some thing as we start the show It's a little some thing I thought you should know So I will tell you as we settle in to place It's impossible to sing and play the bass You're a lovely group of people you deserve the courtesy Of knowing what you can expect of me I have practiced but it will not mean a thing 'cause It's impossible to play the bass and sing You see the bass is ...
May 17, 2024 · Jay Leonhart was born on December 6, 1940, in Baltimore Maryland. His parents, sisters, and brothers (6 kids in all), were all musically inclined. Everyone played the piano. By the age of 7, Jay and his older brother Bill were playing banjos and guitars and mandolins and basses. They played country music, jazz — anything with a beat.
Oct 16, 2012 · Description: In this acoustic bass masterclass, legendary bassist Jay Leonhart discusses important jazz bass concepts, demonstrates a wide variety of double bass techniques and shows you why...
Sep 25, 2015 · Bassist Jay Leonhart is a highly sought-after session musician, a trio leader and a one-man act. He got his start as a kid playing banjo and guitar with his brother in...
Jay Leonhart is an American double bassist, singer, and songwriter who has worked in jazz and popular music. He has performed with Judy Garland, Bucky Pizzarelli, Carly Simon, Frank...
Leonhart has now recorded 15 solo albums, and his most recent projects include two one-man shows, The Bass Lesson and Nukular Tulips. With the formation of the Jay Leonhart Trio, the group released their firsts CD, Cool, to critical acclaim.
Mar 4, 2016 · Jay Leonhart. Courtesy of the artist. The turning point that propelled musician Jay Leonhart to take up the bass was hearing Ray Brown with the Oscar Peterson Trio in 1955. Leonhart has since...
