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Leslie Lewis & Gerard Hagen In New York

by Leslie Lewis & Gerard Hagen Duo

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In November of 2011 Leslie and Gerard were in New York City to perform and give a masterclass at the Lehman College Jazz Festival. An opportunity to record arose and they decided to make a duo recording of voice and piano. Leslie wanted to sing some of the songs that as a young girl had attracted her to jazz. She also had some favorite songs that were recorded by Nancy Wilson and Cleo Laine, two singers she loved to listen to at a young age. They spent two afternoons in the studio and came away with nine tracks. The sessions were pretty relaxed since they both had spent quite of bit of time performing together and had a pretty good idea of what to expect musically from one another. The music reflects a comfort level that allows for songs to unfold on their own time and never feel hurried.

Once they returned home to California there were other recording projects to be released, other performances to do and also a move from California to Paris that required much time and energy so it has taken until now for this recording to get it’s day in the sun.

Leslie and Gerard are very happy to have had the opportunity to document their musical partnership. Their duo forms a musical core which they often expand with their favorite musicians.

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released August 10, 2013

Leslie Lewis voice Gerard Hagen piano Recorded in New York November 2011 Mixed & Mastered in Los Angeles August 2012
Surf Cove Jazz SCJ 104

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Leslie Lewis & Gerard Hagen Paris, France

Paris based American jazz musicians Leslie Lewis (voice) and Gerard Hagen (piano/arranger) perform in duo, quartet & sextet. Using arrangements that create a unique backdrop for Leslie who is a consummate storyteller, they engage their audiences with a dynamic combination of Jazz and R&B that communicates passion, beauty, honesty and humour. ... more

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