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Jay Leonhart

Highly regarded bassist and singer known for his wry, folksy jazz songs.
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Jay Leonhart

Great Duets
Jay Leonhart

Rodgers & Leonhart
Jay Leonhart

There's Gonna Be Troubl …
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Life out on the Road
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Salamander Pie
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Amiable/Good-Natured
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Wry
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Warm
Laid-Back/Mellow
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Dinner Ambiance
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Jay Leonhart - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

December 6, 1940 in Baltimore, MD

Genre

Jazz Folk

Styles

Post-Bop Straight-Ahead Jazz Vocal Jazz Folk Jazz Contemporary Folk Hard Bop Show/Musical

Also Known As

James Chancellor Leonhart

Member Of

New York Swing New York Trio

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