Piano, bass, trumpet, percussion, guitar and vocals-that's all you need for jazz. All the more so when that fantastic voice carries the whole thing.👍
She was asked this question once:
When you walk on stage, what do you want to give your audience?
And this was the response:
I want them to feel welcomed and safe, and part of the weaving, as well as an array of emotions – joy, sadness, passion, beauty, excitement. I want them to hear the risk in the music, so they’re in the moment with us and share and feel the freshness.👍
Yeah I so totally agree and infact 4 of my absolute favourite musical instruments are all core instruments in jazz and that is the double bass, piano, brush drums and vocals and there's nothing else you need.
Especially when you have such a magnificent voice like hers!
Have you heard of Leigh before?
No!
But your contribution has been a game changer!
Thank you for that.
So glad that she has had that much of an impact on you.
It's a good reminder that not all amazing talented musicians are household names- there are millions more around the world that I think are actually more talented than the popular ones, so that's what I would prefer to do here, create awareness of them than the ones that we all know about anyway...
So make sure you stay tuned over the next few weeks as I have a few more locally made, very talented musicians planned to share with you all.
And next weeks will be Leigh's husband Steve- A highly sought after Pianist and musician in his own right. 😃
Now where do I put Melissa Etheridge after her incredible concert that I went to last night...🤣
This is also the reason I try to avoid names that are already known to everyone at the Jazz Matinee. Not well known has nothing to do with not being talented.
You have to put Melissa in the article about living legends. She definitely is.
Oh yes, she certianly is!
And watch this space for the video tomorrow- or possibly tonight...🤣