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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#913 - Aaron Heick Aug 07, 2023

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#913 - Aaron Heick

The Aaron Heick Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here?

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, it’s the place you come to listen and relax. We’ve got interviews with fascinating people. You get to take it easy and listen while mellowing out. We’ve got an interview from the archive with musician Aaron Heick. Let’s find out about him, shall we?

Saxophonist and composer Aaron Heick released a solo album entitled "Daylight & Darkness," and was a member of the CBS Orchestra featuring Paul Shaffer seen weeknights on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Aaron Heick has worked with a long list of artists: Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Christopher Cross, Vanessa Williams, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, it’s a long list. He’s a real pro.

It’s worth noting that as The Paul Leslie Hour keeps on chuggin’ along and with it Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. Would you please subscribe? It’s free, it’s fun and it’s a great way to help us grow.

And now it’s time we take you back to that interview when sax player Aaron Heick called in to that cozy radio studio.

Let’s listen together.

#912 - Tom “Bones” Malone Aug 04, 2023

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#912 - Tom “Bones” Malone

The Tom “Bones” Malone Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here?

I mean, are you here with me, the announcer? Okay, I see you nodding. Are you here with the host, Paul Leslie as well? Seems like you would be. He’s here too. What about with all of the other listeners of The Paul Leslie Hour? I mean… are we all here together?

Now that I’m certain you’re all here, allow me to announce this interview from our archives with Tom “Bones” Malone. Legendary name. Legendary guy. Who is he?

Tom “Bones” Malone specializes in the trombone, but also plays trumpet, tuba, tenor sax, baritone sax, flutes, piccolo and other instruments. He’s a multi-instrumentalist! He was a member of the CBS Orchestra on The Late Show with David Letterman from 1993 until the very last episode.

As a recording artist he has released two solo albums “Standards of Living” and “Soulbones.” Tom “Bones” Malone is a member of the Blues Brothers Band and has played with the likes of Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Frank Zappa, Bette Midler, Ringo Starr, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett and too many other bands and artists to list!

Yep, Tom “Bones” Malone, he’s a good one. Let’s start the show, but first keep in mind that this show relies on the support of listeners like you. You can go right here and give yourself and others the gift of stories. We thank you for listening and being a patron of independent media and the spoken word.

And with that I say to us all, let’s listen together.

#911 - Alan Chez Aug 02, 2023

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#911 - Alan Chez

The Alan Chez Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Look, I’m just checkin’. I ask because I like the peace of mind. It’s good to let you know that you’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. This is the show that keeps on going, with interviews with some of the great creators of our time.

We’ve got an interview from the archives with Alan Chez, sometimes called Al Chez. So let me explain what you’re about to hear.

This is an interview with trumpet and flugelhorn player Alan Chez. He was a member of Paul Shaffer’s CBS Orchestra starting in 1997. From there he started his own band: Al Chez and the Brothers of Funk Big Band.

Alan Chez has also toured with Bon Jovi, Robert Cray, Tower of Power, Young Rascals, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Maynard Ferguson, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds Band, Ben E. King, Sam & Dave as well as many other artists and bands. Quite a resume, huh?

As we roll into 20 years of these interviews, we want to encourage you and kindly ask you to please subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. It’s a big deal to us as we’re trying to grow the channel. It’s fast and free and lots of fun. Won’t you do it please?

Well, we gotta start the interview portion. Let’s hear what your host Paul Leslie and Al Chez had to say. In fact, how about we listen together?

#910 - Bruce Kapler Jul 31, 2023

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#910 - Bruce Kapler

The Bruce Kapler Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? If you’re here, baby won’t you say so. Let me hear you! Are you listening to this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour? Yes, you are, and thank you for tuning in.

We have an interview from the archives with Bruce Kapler. We want to make our interview with this great horn player accessible to you everywhere: Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, you name it.

The extremely talented saxophonist Bruce Kapler join your host Paul Edward Leslie to talk about his colorful musical life.

He was a member of Paul Shaffer’s CBS Orchestra starting in 1993. He left the show in 2012. Bruce Kapler also sings and plays several instruments including soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder, keyboards and percussion.

The list of musicians Bruce Kapler has performed with sounds like a who’s who of popular music, including Paul Anka, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., George Benson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Glen Campbell, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Ray Charles, the Dave Matthews Band, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Randy Newman, Brian Wilson and the list goes on and on!

Hey, we just wanted to say that we appreciate your listening in. We wonder if maybe you’ll support independent media and the spoken word by going right here where you can give yourself and others the gift of stories. We thank each and every listener and patron.

Let’s listen to that interview with Bruce Kapler. In fact, let’s listen together.

#909 - Bernie Worrell Jul 28, 2023

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#909 - Bernie Worrell

The Bernie Worrell Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Those three simple words that begin every episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

We have an interview from our archive with Bernie Worrell, a great musician, and person who lived from 1944 to 2016.

Back when this went down, your host Paul Edward Leslie went backstage to talk with Bernie Worrell, who was a legendary founder of Parliament-Funkadelic. Bernie Worrell was a composer and keyboardist who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. He worked with the Talking Heads, Steve Kimock, Pharoah Sanders, Jack Bruce, Robben Ford and so many other great acts. Worrell was also a member of Paul Shaffer's CBS Orchestra.

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I think it’s time we hear the interview.

#908 - Steve Jordan Jul 26, 2023

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#908 - Steve Jordan

The Steve Jordan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Are you with me? Are you with us, listening in to The Paul Leslie Hour?

Thank you for tuning into our interview from the archives with Steve Jordan. This was a phone interview and listening to this landline telephone sound just may make you feel nostalgic. Now who is this guest we’re about to hear from?

Steve Jordan is a drummer, composer and record producer. Now, Steve Jordan is frequently known for accompanying well known artists both on stage as a sideman and in the recording studio as a session player. He has backed artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, and the Rolling Stones. Along with Pino Palladino, Jordan performs with the John Mayer Trio. He was a founding touring member of the Blues Brothers featuring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi.

Also of interest, Steve Jordan was a founding member of The World’s Most Dangerous Band, which backed Paul Shaffer on Late Night with David Letterman on NBC from 1982 to 1986.

Now, keep in mind ladies and gentlemen, that we appreciate every like, share and comment, but one big deal is every contribution. Just go right here. You can give yourself and others the gift of stories. Thank you!

I think it’s time to hear that phone call with the legendary Steve Jordan. Let’s listen. Together.

#907 - Chadwick Moore Jul 24, 2023

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#907 - Chadwick Moore

Chadwick Moore is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here?

That’s the question that lets you know that this is, in fact, The Paul Leslie Hour you’re experiencing. Welcome!

It’s one of the most talked about books this year. Entitled simply: TUCKER, it is a biography of Tucker Carlson, the famed political commentator and media personality. And would you believe, we have the author of the book on this episode? Talk about timely!

We’re pleased to present an interview with Chadwick Moore. He is a journalist, public speaker, columnist and author.

We know you’re all excited to meet Chadwick, but real quick will you subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel? It just takes a second and you’ll be piped in to all of our interviews and reviews.

I wonder what Chadwick Moore has to say? Let’s find out.

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#906 - Neil Jason Jul 21, 2023

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#906 - Neil Jason

The Neil Jason Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here?

Well, you would refer to you—the person listening. Here would be, The Paul Leslie Hour. This show has been going for 19 years. It’s full of conversations that inspire, entertain and enlighten. We’ve got an interview from the archives with Neil Jason.

Neil Jason talked with your host Paul Edward Leslie about his life as a composer, producer and bass player. He’s considered one of the best bassists around. He shares insight about some of his sessions including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Billy Joel. Neil Jason also talks about the more than 100 appearances he made with the CBS Orchestra on David Letterman.

Well, one thing we know is this. We appreciate every like, share and comment, but one big deal is every contribution. Just go right here! You can give yourself and others the gift of stories. Thank you!

And now the natural next step is for all of us to listen to the Neil Jason interview. Let’s listen together.

#905 - Bahamas Jul 19, 2023

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#905 - Bahamas

The Bahamas Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? If you’re here, won’t ya tell me?

I know you’re here because that’s where you’re comfortable, listening to The Paul Leslie Hour, a show that’s been going for 19 years and God-willing will keep on goin’! We have an interview today with a singer-songwriter, recording artist. He’s an act who goes by the name…Bahamas. Really nice fella. You’ll meet him.

Bahamas, birth name Afie Jurvanen, did this interview with Paul Leslie, quite literally, on the street of Atlanta, Georgia. He was playing at the Variety Playhouse years ago. They couldn’t quite find the right place and so they ended up walking down the street and sitting down on some steps right near the street. The original recording which went out over the radio was kind of noisy. You do what you can!

All these years later, we’ve cleaned up that recording so all of the good people on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and elsewhere have the best listening experience possible.

We’ve got a lot of interviews and reviews that will be added for the remainder of 2023 on YouTube. You know, YouTube. Well, you can subscribe to_ _Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and ring the bell, and you’ll always be in the loop, see. It’s free to do it and we’d sure appreciate it.

Before the interview begins, just keep in mind that Bahamas is going on tour this fall. Check him out. Tell him The Paul Leslie Hour sent you. Also, there’s a new record coming out on September 15th. You heard that here.

Who’s ready to hear what Bahamas had to say to interviewer Paul Edward Leslie? I think it’s time we listened. Together.

#904 - Matt Costa Jul 17, 2023

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#904 - Matt Costa

The Matt Costa Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Are you right here? Are you right here, right now, listening?

Oh! That’s good!

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, the place people go to listen to interviews. We’re presenting an interview from the archives with Matt Costa, an artist Paul has seen in concert and recommends you check him out. Word around the campfire is that Matt is going to be hitting the road next month.

So who is he? Matt Costa is a singer-songwriter and recording artist signed to the indie label Dangerbird Records. Now, this interview was recorded at the Loft at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia just prior to one of his shows. At that time Matt was on the Brushfire Records label and had just released his album “Mobile Chateau.” His most recent album on the Dangerbird Records label is “Yellow Coat.” Check it out, let us know what you think.

And you know what else you can do if you’re so inclined? It’s always optional and we’d never pressure you, but you can always contribute to The Paul Leslie Hour and be a patron of the spoken word and independent media. You just go right here, and you’ll know what to do when you’re there.

But as for now, we’re pleased to present this remastered interview with Matt Costa, available on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and just about everywhere else. Enjoy the backstage chat with Matt!