‘...Absolute magic.’
— Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times Magazine
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SHOWS
Upcoming Gigs
sunday, june 30th
the deerhead inn
sunday, april 7th
the django, nyc
6:30 & 8:00
January - March 2024
Steely Dan as special guests on The Eagles Long Goodbye Final Tour
Carolyn joins The Danettes and the Steely Dan Orchestra as special guests on The Eagles Long Goodbye Final Tour through March 17, 2024.
Past Gigs
february 25th, 2024
Carolyn Leonhart at north square jazz brunch
Sets at 12:30 & 2:15
Fall 2023
Steely Dan as special guests on The Eagles Long Goodbye Final Tour
Carolyn joins The Danettes and the Steely Dan Orchestra as special guests on The Eagles Long Goodbye Final Tour from September 7 through November 18, 2023
Sunday, October 29
Carolyn Leonhart featuring Helen Sung
Mezzrow, NYC
Sets @ 7:30 & 9pm
Sunday, August 27
Carolyn Leonhart Group The Django
NYC
Sets @ 6:30 & 8pm
‘It’s rare to hear a singer who has both chops and discernible style. Carolyn Leonhart is one of the few: it’s a pleasure to hear the intelligence and nuance in her delivery.’
— All About Jazz
about
carolyn leonhart
A soulful singer of “stunning intelligence” with a voice that is “absolute magic” (Jazz Times), award-winning vocalist Carolyn Leonhart has released four critically acclaimed solo albums that have been on Jazz Radio charts worldwide. Winner of Downbeat’s “Best College Jazz Vocalist” as well as third place winner in the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition, Carolyn beautifully weaves the worlds of jazz and pop into every project she is a part of. In addition to headlining at jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals with her solo band, Carolyn has been a member of the iconic jazz/rock group Steely Dan for over two decades, appearing as a featured backup vocalist on every album and tour, including the multi-Grammy Award-winning “Two Against Nature”.
Carolyn has toured and performed with Al Jarreau, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Enya, The Charles Mingus Big Band, Hank Jones, Helen Sung, Catherine Russell, Wax Poetic, and Lyn Leon (a collaboration with Swiss percussionists Stephan Diethelm and Matthias Eser). Carolyn made her acting debut and received critical acclaim for her performance in the Off-Broadway musical, “Cross That River”. She can be heard on Helen Sung’s “Sung With Words” as well as Mike LeDonne’s upcoming release. Carolyn is currently working on two new recordings - one featuring her quintet and one with her father, bassist/composer Jay Leonhart.
recordings
Solo Albums
2010
Tides of Yesterday · Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery
2007
If Dreams Come True · Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery
2005
New 8th Day · Carolyn Leonhart
2000
Steal The Moon · Carolyn Leonhart featuring Rob Bargad
collaborations
2023
Upcoming · Mike LeDonne
2021
Northeast Corridor · Steely Dan
Mystery · Carolyn Leonhart
2019
Sung With Words · Helen Sung
Beauty · John Norman Thomas
2012
Sunken Condos · Donald Fagen
2011
The Hills Are Alive · Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata
2008
Chances Are; The Music of Robert Allen · featuring Carolyn Leonhart
2007
Circus Money · Walter BeckerWhat Is Hip? · The Juju Orchestra
2006
Morph The Cat · Donald Fagen
Glass Lounge · Lyn Leon
2003
Private Pop · Lyn Leon
Everything Must Go · Steely Dan
2000
Two Against Nature · Steely Dan
teaching
If you're a beginning singer, a working professional or anything in between and would love some help along your journey, please get in touch!
Live voice lessons can be virtual or in person (NYC).
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