Jay Leonhart

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. His compositions have been recorded by Blossom Dearie, Lee Konitz, and Gary Burton. His poetry is published both in, and outside of, the venue of song.

A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman - 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Joy - 2019-11-15T00:00:00.000000Z

If You Could See Me Now - 2019-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

New Jazz Standards Vol 3 - 2018-03-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Don't You Wish (feat. Tomoko Ohno) - 2017-11-06T00:00:00.000000Z

"Hoagy's Children" In a Celebration of Hoagy Carmichael's Music, Vol. 1 - 2016-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Traveling - 2016-05-10T00:00:00.000000Z

The Bass Lesson - 2015-11-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Life Out On the Road - 2015-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Jazz Singer: United Souls Collection, Vol. 5 - 2015-05-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Ms. Opal's Jam House: Singing Jazz, Vol. 5 - 2014-12-16T00:00:00.000000Z

John Eaton Presents the American Popular Song, Vol. 7: The Music of Irving Berlin - 2014-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Clair De Lune & Sister Moon - 2009-10-06T00:00:00.000000Z

In The Key of Comedy - 2009-07-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Jazz For Juniors - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

A Long and Winding Road - 2008-04-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Live at the Jazz Standard - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Cabaret Christmas - Barbara Cook, Billy Strich, Julie Wilson, Kt Sullivan, Others - 2007-10-09T00:00:00.000000Z

The Music of Jerome Kern - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Great Cabaret Performances - Diamond Anniversary - 2001-10-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Sensitive To The Touch: The Music Of Harold Arlen - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Introducing Ben Aronov - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Great Duets - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Jane and Jay at Duke's Place - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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