A conversation with singer/songwriter Leslie Vincent

About this episode

Leslie Vincent discusses her journey as a singer/songwriter and her impact on the Minneapolis music scene.

LESLIE VINCENT is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist. Equally at home singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, she has quickly become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, being hailed for her joy-filled performances and her "fun, human, beautiful interpretations" (Levi Weinhagen). Born into a military family, Vincent spent childhood moving along the East Coast and United Kingdom, where she spent her spare time singing along to Frank Sinatra and the Les Mis soundtrack. The one constant was music. Today, Vincent has become an accomplished bandleader, playing 50+ shows a year across the Midwest, using her theatrical chops to bring drama, comedy and poise to the stage. In 2020, she released her debut album These Foolish Things, which garnered much critical attention from fans and music critics in the Twin Cities, especially from Jazz88 FM, where she's become a regular in-studio guest. She's recorded with the band Viewers Like You and performed alongside Twin Cities legends including jeremy messersmith, Joyann Parker, and Patty Peterson. With the release of her new album About Last Night…

People in this episode

Guest: Leslie Vincent

Topics covered

• music
• songwriting
• jazz
• performing arts
• Minneapolis music scene

Keywords

• Leslie Vincent
• jazz vocalist
• Great American Songbook
• musical theater
• contemporary rock
• These Foolish Things
• About Last Night

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jazz88 FM, Viewers Like You

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