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LEAH SOUZA
Jazz / Blues / R&B

"Boston Jazz Vocalist LEAH SOUZA "

Boston, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  11/18/2008
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   LEAH SOUZA: General Info
Member Since12/10/2006
Band WebsiteWWW.LEAHSOUZA.COM
Band MembersTRACK 1 - CRAZY ME

ORIGINAL SONG Composed by Johnny Souza

Leah Souza/vocals

John Baboian/guitar

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Steve Silverstein/drums

TRACK 2 - LITTLE SUNFLOWER

Leah Souza/vocals

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Rick Klane/drums

Johnny Souza/trumpet

TRACK 3 - BODY & SOUL

Leah Souza/vocals

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Rick Klane/drums

Johnny Souza/trumpet

TRACK 4 - SUGAR

Leah Souza/vocals

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Rick Klane/drums

Johnny Souza/trumpet

TRACK 5 - ANGEL EYES

Leah Souza/vocals

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Rick Klane/drums

Johnny Souza/trumpet

TRACK 6 - SUMMERTIME

Leah Souza/vocals

Michael Shea/piano

David Landoni/bass

Rick Klane/drums

Johnny Souza/trumpet

VIDEO CLIP 1 - BODY & SOUL

Leah Souza/vocals

Paul Scheling/piano

Marshall Wood/bass

Gene Roma/drums

Dennis Cook/sax

VIDEO CLIP 2 - SONG FOR MY FATHER

Leah Souza/vocals

Johnny Souza/vocals

Paul Scheling/piano

Marshall Wood/bass

Gene Roma/drums

VIDEO CLIP 3 - SONG FOR MY FATHER

Leah Souza/vocals

Johnny Souza/vocals

Paul Scheling/piano

Marshall Wood/bass

Gene Roma/drums

Johnny Souza lll/trumpet

InfluencesJohnny Souza, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, George Benson, Oleta Adams, Eric Benet, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Hubbard, Al Jarreau, Dianne Reeves, Gino Vannelli, Lauryn Hill, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Rebecca Parris.
Record Label1620 JAZZ RECORDS
Type of LabelMajor




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2008 8:30P
TOSCA Hingham, Massachusetts
Dec 12 2008 8:30P
RADISSON-PLYMOUTH HARBOR Plymouth, Massachusetts
Dec 13 2008 8:30P
RADISSON-PLYMOUTH HARBOR Plymouth, Massachusetts

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Father and daughter jazz duo extraordinaire - CNC Newspapers - January 24, 2007  (view more)

REVIEW: Leah Souza Trio - The Patriot Ledger - March 22, 2008  (view more)

Editor’s Notes - Old Colony Memorial Newspaper - January 31, 2007  (view more)

All that jazz is all in the family - Boston Globe Article - November 2, 2006  (view more)

All That Jazz - South Shore Living Magazine - November.December 2006  (view more)

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   About LEAH SOUZA
Leah Souza is a critically acclaimed vocalist who has been described as having "one of the most enticing new voices in contemporary jazz." - Patriot Ledger.

Her interpretation of Horace Silver's "Song for My Father" that was recorded on Johnny Souza's CD entitled "Meet Me in the City" received airplay on radio stations across the country. "Johnny & Leah Souza take a fresh approach on Horace Silver's Song For My Father, reworking this standard with heartfelt lyrics and top notch, tasteful scatting." Gary G. Vercelli, Jazz Music Director Capital Public Radio, Inc. Sacramento, CA KXPR * KXJZ * KXSR * KKTO * KUOP

Leah Souza brings together the influences of Jazz, Blues, and R&B in her own unique style. Her debut CD entitled "Crazy Me" is completed and will be released soon. The title track "Crazy Me" is an original song written by Leah's father Johnny Souza who is also featured on trumpet on the CD. The band includes Michael Shea on Piano, David Landoni on Bass and Rick Klane on Drums. Special guests guitarist John Baboian and drummer Steve Silverstein perform on the title track.

Leah has headlined 3 successful shows at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge. She has performed at many venues throughout Boston and New England.

"The daughter of a celebrated trumpeter and vocalist, Plymouth's Leah Souza has a rich heritage in music, but she's increasingly making her own presence felt, with critics saluting her as one of the freshest faces in contemporary jazz and already at age 24, a superb jazz vocalist." -The Boston Globe

"The most remarkable thing about Plymouth jazz singer Leah Souza’s voice is not its power, which is considerable, nor its tone and pitch, which are both lovely, but the way she uses her instrument with control and grace, infusing even the most familiar standards with unique nuance and shadings." -The Patriot Ledger

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Review - Leah Souza Trio Jay Miller, Music Scene Reporter The Patriot Ledger - March 31, 2008

"One of the freshest faces in contemporary jazz. . . She fully explores the genre, from lively numbers to sultry ballads. Souza applies her personal touch to each." Bobby Hankinson Globe Correspondent Boston Globe - August 23, 2006

"Leah, a Rebecca Parris protegé is attractive, fresh, smart, and quickly becoming one of New England's superb jazz vocalists. What a pleasant surprise and relief to hear this young woman's unique interpretation of jazz and blues, and extensive knowledge of the American Songbook!" Marce Enright Publisher - New England Trad Jazz Plus

Leah Souza is a siren, with her exotic beauty and smoky voice. But she's a likable siren, down-to-earth and accessible. Emily Wilcox, CNC Newspapers The Old Colony Memorial, The Kingston Reporter, The Carver Reporter & The Wareham Courier January 27, 2007

"A fan of contemporary music might draw comparisons to Fiona Apple. Souza, however, has a much sunnier disposition, as her rendition of "Summertime" proves. Her vocals are rich and engaging, sultry, but not sad. She artfully strikes a balance between the dark and light qualities of jazz." Genevieve Wheeler Old Colony Memorial Newspaper - February 25, 2006 MPG Newspapers

"It's a pleasure to see a creative person grow, as Leah Souza has in the short time since I first heard her. She has a fine rhythmic sense, good intonation and nice feeling for the song." Leo Curran - Jazz Historian NEJA & Former Road Mgr for Stan Kenton Orchestra Review of Live Performance/Show 2004

"Leah Souza has performed for several years at The Downtown Crossing "Jazz in July" Festival and everytime they perform she and her band have the audience riveted. I hope that we can have Leah as a staple in the series - always!!" Pardis Safari Event Planner - Downtown Crossing Association Boston, MA

"Her voice is strong but mellow, sultry but youthful. She sticks to the lower end of the vocal spectrum with a mezzo-alto voice, but hits the high notes with ease." Casey Meserve Plymouth Bulletin Newspaper - February 23, 2006

"Leah sings pretty. She sings the jazz language - just like her Dad." Peter DeVeber Author and Contributor - New England Jazz Alliance


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LEAH SOUZA has 1473 friends.
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 Jazzcorner 


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 * ~ SHELLY ~ * 


 creed bailey 


 Ashley 


 Tim 


 Rian 


 Sheryl 


 jamie baby♥ [ripshea] 


 ♥ krys 


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FABRIZIO FEDELE





Nov 14 2008 5:34 PM

Hi my dear...
I'm in late, I know... work work and work.
Anyway, some news.
In april my new record will come out... Yeah!
From nowadays my music will be on sale only for
USA on RHAPSODY.
I know you don't need it at all, just take a look

http://mp3. rhapsody. com/fabriziofedele

Kiss and Hug.
Your F.
jamie baby♥ [ripshea]





Nov 13 2008 8:38 PM

hi cousin leah!!!!
you sound amazing on here. miss you guys.
Rian





Nov 9 2008 12:26 PM

Aright sounds like a plan. I am gona move back to Plymouth in January also.
Sheryl





Nov 6 2008 11:01 PM

I love the pics! Crazy Me sounds amazing! When is it for sale??? Miss you so much...
Ashley





Oct 29 2008 9:20 PM

whenever ud like.....u know u can just tell me the place and time and ill be there
Kelly





Oct 28 2008 11:19 PM

Chris is actually living in Marston Mills and Casie is in Plymouth staying at my grandparents house til she can get a place on her own.
My mom is the only family I have left down here but I have no plans to go anywhere anytime soon!
lynica





Oct 27 2008 11:27 PM

Love the pic,, i did too.

xx
Elissa





Oct 27 2008 8:02 PM

That video was hilarious! I was laughing so hard. It was exceedingly diverting.
♥ Kelly ♥





Oct 25 2008 8:20 AM

Hey! It's going well, we just had a show in Cambridge last week.
We've got another one coming up in a few weeks and I'm pumped :) I'm glad you love it!! Tomorrow we're playing the best of the 90's so it's gonna be pretty sweet =D Hope everything is well with you!
Tim





Oct 24 2008 7:41 PM

eh not bad, hows you?
Elissa





Oct 23 2008 9:31 PM

Well, if we can get a guy that looks like Mr. Darcy then I'd say definitely yes.
* ~ SHELLY ~ *





Oct 23 2008 12:37 AM

No prob! Ya must have needed the sleep! ttys chicky ♥
Rian





Oct 22 2008 9:25 PM

Yeah i still go to that one sometimes. But i live in Bridgewater know. So i go to the planet in Bridgwater. Me you Jonni gona get drinks soon.
Ashley





Oct 13 2008 2:20 AM

aaawwww, i miss u tooooooo!!!!! Everything's ok with me, cud be better but w/e.....We need to hang out immediately! Name the time and place :)
Erin





Oct 9 2008 4:33 AM

Thank you for the birthday wishes, 'Tanja...see you tomorrow night!
Johnny





Oct 8 2008 6:41 PM

Don't you mean "Femurous"..? Ha ha.
Johnny





Oct 5 2008 3:22 AM

Well hello.
I enjoyed watching 88 Minutes with you tonight. It was nice to watch the decline of Al Pacino's running skills.
Ede Wright





Sep 30 2008 12:30 AM

Greetings Leah, you have a great tone to your voice.
I hope to catch a live set sometime soon.
Thanks very much for the add.

Peace & Blessings

Ede
FABRIZIO FEDELE





Sep 28 2008 8:57 PM

First: you look goergeous in this pic.
Second: i'm going to finish my new album...
probably it will be out in march 2009.
And how about you?
A tender kiss my dear

F.
Vinnie Taormina





Sep 28 2008 9:04 PM

cool, things are alright, getting a set list together to play out, hopefully soon! I've been sittin on my but for like a million years it seems
creed bailey





Sep 26 2008 9:49 AM

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still love you
Vinnie Taormina





Sep 24 2008 3:52 PM

thank you Leah. yours as well : ].
How are things? playing any shows soon?
Johnny





Sep 19 2008 11:49 PM

Hey sis,

Here's to a speedy recovery! :)
I'll hold the "Grease" quotes.. but ..

"ya gotta try Danny, ya gotta try!"
Will Daniel Music