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#183 - Rose Kingsley Dec 07, 2018

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Rose Kingsley is an Opera great turned jazz great. A singer and recording artist, she's performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall and the Houston Grand opera to name a few. Her debut album This is My Life has been released to great audience and critical acclaim.

It's a wonderful chat with a storytelling vocalist and performer. Look no further, Rose Kingsley is next on The Paul Leslie Hour. Special thanks to the always valuable Ro Gia for her endless support.

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#182 - Shecky Greene Dec 05, 2018

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Shecky Greene is the most famous night club act. Even the name “Shecky” is synonymous with comedian. As a headliner in Las Vegas, his shows have been seen by millions. Shecky Greene is a man with many stories, like how about the time Elvis Presley opened for him? Or his many times as a guest on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, or The Merv Griffin Show. Shecky Greene is rightfully a legend… a comedian who not only tells jokes, but sings, improvises songs and has never been too shy of becoming physical on stage.

Shecky really opens up in this interview, including his opinions on some of the younger comedians. It's an honor to have comic royalty on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#181 - Antonia Bennett Dec 03, 2018

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Antonia Bennett is a jazz/pop singer and recording artist joined The Paul Leslie Hour to discuss her musical upbringing and career, influences, as well as interactions with Count Basie, Rosemary Clooney and Ella Fitzgerald. The daughter of legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett, Antonia Bennett's recording career as a singer of both standards and original material will be explored on the program along with her working relationship with Hall of Fame songwriter Holly Knight.

Antonia Bennett is a great artist carrying on a wonderful American tradition. Tune in only on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#180 - Johnny Mandel Nov 30, 2018

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Johnny Mandel is a composer, arranger, record producer, bandleader and musician. His whole life has been comprised of musical achievement. As a trumpeter and trombonist he played in the bands of Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Woody Herman. He transitioned into arranging. As an arranger, Mandel worked with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Peggy Lee and Andy Williams…the greatest singers of the day. However, the work of Johnny Mandel could not be confined to just making albums. Mandel composed scores for movies and then with some of the greatest lyricists including Johnny Mercer and Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Johnny Mandel has composed songs increasingly referred to as “standards”—“Emily,” “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Close Enough for Love” and “Where Do You Start?” as well as the unforgettable melody of the M * A * S * H * television show.

In the humble opinion of this host, Johnny Mandel is one of the greatest composers in American music and an artistic treasure. It was a great honor to interview a man who has contributed greatly. Enjoy listening here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#179 - Rhonda Coullet Nov 28, 2018

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Singer-songwriter and run-away beauty queen Rhonda Coullet gave an in-depth and very personal interview. She was the first beauty queen to ever resign her title. Her life journey has been an interesting one and has included work on the stage, in recording studios and on-camera. She's worked with everyone from John Belushi to Meat Loaf. Jimmy Buffett recorded a song she wrote "Bigger than the Both of Us" which appeared on his country album "Riddles in the Sand."

Down to earth and full of perspective, Rhonda Coullet's interview on The Paul Leslie Hour is a must listen. I hope if there is a second interview, it's face to face.

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#178 - Kostas Nov 26, 2018

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It's a pleasure to welcome a man known by a single name: Kostas. A native of Greece, he moved to the United States when he was 7 years old. Kostas is a singer-songwriter and has been writing songs for 40 years. Although h released an album entitled XS in Moderation on Liberty Records, he's most known for the songs he wrote recorded by other artists.His first #1 hit song was “Timber, I’m Falling in Love” recorded by Patti Loveless which was also her first #1. He co-wrote a number of songs recorded by Dwight Yoakam such as "Ain't that Lonely Yet" and co-wrote songs with Yoakam. A diverse number of recording artists have cut Kostas songs including Etta James, Travis Tritt, Martina McBride, Marty Stuart, Trisha Yearwood, George Strait and others.

It's an honor to present a rare interview with Kostas and we hope this isn't his only visit on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#177 - Nana Mouskouri Nov 23, 2018

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Our special guest is international singer Nana Mouskouri. According to the music website allmusic.com, Nana Mouskouri is the biggest selling female vocalist of all time. I think you will agree, the story and case of Nana Mouskouri is a unique one. She speaks and sings in several languages. She’s recorded songs in Greek, French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Hebrew, Welsh, Mandarin, and Turkish, just to name a few. Nana Mouskouri has fans throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. She has recorded approximately 450 albums and an astonishing 2,000 songs making one of, if not the most prolific recording artists in the world.

Nana Mouskouri sings in many genres from jazz, French cabaret songs, songs heard in motion picture soundtracks, classical and operatic pieces, religious and gospel hymns, pop tunes, folk songs from her native Greece, and other genres. A very humble woman, when asked how many albums she has sold globally, Nana Mouskouri has said “around 200 million,” while some journalists believe the number to be well over 300 million copies worldwide. Nana Mouskouri’s voice has been an international sensation for over 50 years. Enjoy the Nana Mouskouri interview only on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#176 - Margo Seibert Nov 21, 2018

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Margo Seibert is an actress, singer and songwriter. She is most known for originating the role of Jane in Broadway's In Transit and her performance as Adrian in the Broadway musical Rocky. The Wall Street Journal called her "a superior singer" and she was called "wide eyed and soulful" by The New York Daily News. Margo Seibert has released her debut album 77th Street, which not only has covers of a variety of songs (Michael McDonald, Joni Mitchell, Nirvana, etc) as well as 4 original songs.

"Gratitude" would describe getting to interview Margo Seibert and be sure to thank Margo and her publicist for allowing a couple of excerpts of songs from the album. Happy listening!

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#175 - Larry Klein Nov 19, 2018

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Larry Klein is a legendary record producer, musician and songwriter. He’s worked as a bassist or a songwriter with a diverse number of artists including on Henley, Lindsey Buckingham, Luciana Souza, Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon. As a producer he’s worked with Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, Tracy Chapman and Herbie Hancock. In fact, Madeleine Peyroux was the seed for this interview.

This episode of The Paul Leslie Hour was an honor indeed! Larry Klein is a generous man who has had a hand in some of the greatest recorded music of the era. Don't touch that dial, Larry Klein is next!

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#174 - Katrina Grey Nov 16, 2018

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Katrina Grey is an actress originally from Slovakia who makes her home in London, United Kingdom. She is known for such films as Hard Target 2, Ghost House and the French film Brice 3. Grey is also a director and screenwriter.

Our special guest Katrina Grey is a filmmaker of international stature. Listen to an exclusive interview with a talented filmmkaer of paramount significance! She's on The Paul Leslie Hour. Listen and you'll remember when you see her on the big screen!

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