Leonie Regularly Plays with George Golla the Australian Jazz Guitar Legend, and Ray Aldridge on Piano. She often plays with Ed Gaston on Bass, or Steve Elphick.
Influences
Holly Cole, Dianna Krall, June Christie, Julie London, Keely Smith, Kerrie Biddell, Ella Fitzgerald, all the women who have been there before me!!
Im having an Album launch next Wednsday at one of my favorite places Sailors Cove! on the 26th Nov, Its not going to be a poncy pretentious thing just Freddy and I playing some music for some freinds, and fans, oh and look I might as well have a 2nd Rez day party while Im at it, its not till Dec on Boxing day but well....Im not good at parties unless I'm singing at them so might as well kill 2 divas with one stone! so come if you want a free In world Album and some fun with some really nice people!
The Album is already on iTunes just do a search for Paisley Beebe and you can hear some samples, or buy some tracks. It features Freddy, Ray Aldridge and Ray Forster. All Duo's recorded live in Second Life, its very raw footage no overdubs ect...I just made it so that people could have something to keep from my gigs in SL. And also make a little play money of course at the same time :) I Did all the artwork ect..and editing myself the only thing I paid for was the copyrights, and as Im only doing a Digital release it was a very reasonable price! If I can make back what I spent which was under 500 bucks I'll be a happy girl! and its kinda Experimental to see if you sell more 10 thousand dollar budget CD's than you do $350 dollar CD's.
Im giving away some custom made In-world CD's at the Launch, MenuBar Memorial made them, you Rez the CD case and a CD pops up and you click it to choose the song you want, there are 8 tracks and it plays in world. Verrry cool you can play it where ever you want! Thanks to Menubar, Im sure he is going to get a few orders for these now, from other Musos. I will sell them after the launch at a verrry reasonable SL price, at my shop and the Studio, about 500L I think. And do I need to say it!!! it would make a really great Gift for Xmas!!!
If you want to come to the Launch just turn up, at the Fisher Island Yacht Club at 7ish on the 26th Nov unless you are off traveling for Thanksgiving (those of you that are celebrating that of course) Tonight LIve will be having the 30th off, because of Thanksgiving as all but one of my staff are Americans :) have a lovely weekend with whatever you all do :)
Paisley
Australian Jazz Vocalist Leonie has a smooth Lounge quality to her voice, the combination of her great vocals and some of the best Jazz musicians Australia has to offer make for a sensational combination.
She has released 2 Albums to date "Sweet Jazz" in 2003 and "Never The Less" in 2006.
See her Videos and music tracks on this site!
or go to www.leoniesmith.com to see her official web site.
Leonie Smith now has an Alter Ego Jazz Vocalist Paisley Beebe in the Very popular Virtual World Second Life www.secondlife.com and has regular gigs there live online! go and find out how you can listen to real life gigs on Second Life!!
Leonie's Cd's and MP3's can be bought at
and on itunes click on icons for links to Leonie's pages "Never The Less" NOW ON ITUNES!!!!
"Sweet Jazz"
2003 featuring Matt Baker on Piano, Julian Gough on Sax, Stan Valacos on Bass, John Morrison on Drums, and 4 wonderfull tracks with Guest Artist George Golla on Guitar.
"Never The Less...."
Released Sept 2006 featuring The Legendary Australian Jazz Guitarist George Golla on Guitar and Leonie Smith on Vocals. A mix of Lounge Style Jazz Standards.
Reviews
Leonie is at home in many a musical setting: especially, as (arguably, always the better) half of a duo, with pianist, or guitarist, or in a band of up to 5 of the best, with whom she plays regularly; piano, guitar, saxophone, bass, and drums. Wherever she finds herself, and wherever you’re lucky enough to do same, be it your local pub, or club, a big city hotel, outdoors on a lazy afternoon, centre-stage in a shopping complex, or wherever else,
Brad Skye 2RRR fm Announcer
“God, Leonie Smith sings as beautifully as she looks. The frosting: She interprets her renderings with authority as well. Smith offers us a varied & eclectic set of covers, and we are all spellbound for the musical journey. To sum it all up, may I suggest that Leonie Smith is a musician's singer, such that looking forward to hearing her next project.”
George W. Carroll/The Musicians' Ombudsman 25th April 2004 www.ejazzreview.com
"Sydney Vocalist Leonie Smith's velvety smoothness can't conceal her versatility. She effortlessly, and seamlessly, effects shifts in mood, and tempo, as she spools through her considerable repertoire of songs 'we all know', and love. She can soulfully tease out, say, the languid longing of Summertime, to the brink of poignancy, in a fashion that'd do even Billie proud. She can pull out all the stops for an 'A Train'. Or with equal aplomb, bounce every ounce of wry humour out of a Cole-fired classic. From Rogers and Hart, to Monk, and all shades in-between, she can make it sing; she can make it swing! From ballads to blues, the girl's got it covered.” Brad Skye 2rrrfm
Leonie Smith and George Golla have just released their 2nd Album, "Never The Less" a duo Album. The Album is marked for digital distribution only and will be availalbe on itunes MSN and all major music download sites in Nov 2006.
You can hear tracks from her new Album on this site!
Leonie has been singing professionaly since 1992. She joined the Mo Award winning Band “The Andrew Sister’s Sister’s” in 1994 for 2 years, and toured many Clubs and Featured with some of Australia’s most famous artists at special events and functions, including at the Entertainment Centre and as an integral part of the celebrations held in March of 1994 for the end of WW2 where they played at the opera house and many other venues.
Since then as a soloist she has appeared with some of the Best Jazz Artists Australia has to offer, including Touring with George Golla in duet twice to Tasmania, 2004/05 with Bobby Gebbert, Matt Baker, John Morrison, Matt McMahon, to name a few, and the “Legends Jazz Band” at the Manly Jazz festival 2004 which included G.Golla, & Errol Buddle.
Leonie has played some of Australia’s best venues and Jazz Festivals. Last year she appeared at the opening night party at the Noosa Jazz Festival with G.Golla and Paul Furniss. She appeared at the Manly Jazz Festival in 2004, the Dubbo Jazz Festival in 2004 the Wagga Wagga Jazz Festival in 2004 and the Marouya Fest in 2004. She is hired constantly for both private and corporate events.
Leonie released her Debut Album in June 2003. "Sweet Jazz" was produced by Kerrie Biddell who was also her mentor and singing coach for over 2 years and John Morrison, two very well known names in the Australian Jazz Scene. Kerrie for her status as Australia's undisputed leading jazz vocalist, and John for his musicianship and notoriety as the leader of the "Swing City" Jazz Band.
The result is an Album of favourite Jazz tunes sung with style and commitment, and a stunning voice, backed by Australia's top Jazz musicians. With Special guest George Golla.
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Leonie is also the presenter of the “Jazz at 5” Fri Afternoon Show on FM99.3 2nsb “Northside Rhythm and Jazz” where she heavily promotes local Contemporary Australian Jazz musicians and singers.
Neuer Scheiß von eurem Lieblings-Dj Dj Phar, gehostet von L dem Haudegen. Wie sich das anhört erklärt sich in knapp 23 Minuten von selbst. Viel Spaß beim runterladen, brennen, anhören, verschenken, verkaufen, was auch immer. IMMA KEEP IT HOOD!
Hi Leonie. How's things? Just letting people know... I'm excited because.... www.treasurehousemusic.com is up at last! You can buy fantastic gospel music for the kids in your life! :) "Jazz-informed kids' gospel music"... It's gotta be cool! :)
Hiyas! It was a blast being on the show. Thanks again for having me. Great version of Blue Skies. And I love to hear you say "cheeky". Keep on singin'!
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