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Alan Leatherman

Rank #196 New York, NY Jazz

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Sounds Like: Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., John Legend

Label: AJL Music

Manager: Radio Promotion: Jazzzdog Promotions Jane Dashow (New York) 212-679-1445 Cindy Budd (Los Angeles) 818-299- 1202 PR: Kayos Productions Carol Kaye (New York) 212-366-9970

Bio: t was at an early age Alan realized the importance that music would play in his life. The Spinners, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, A Tribe Called Quest, Groove Theory and the true gems of the likes of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Ella Fitzgerald built his musical love and foundation.

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Amazing news toady! My CD Detour Ahead is officially heading to the Jazz Charts... This thing may be legit after all ;)

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"A potentially welcome addition to the impressive crop of young male stylist - Jose James, Gregory Porter, Milton Suggs and Sachal Vasandani principal among them - that is propelling post-millennial jazz singing."

— Jazz Times Magazine

“Detour Ahead Chart Bound! - 1/18/2012”

— Jazz Week

"Two tracks into Alan Leatherman's Detour Ahead and the phrase "sweet soul music" comes to mind. But this isn't the rarified realm of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding with ballads. Rather, Leatherman resides—and comfortably so—in the role of classic torch singer"

— Doug Collette, All About Jazz

"Mostly though, his pure, clean, honest, organic, elegant vocals are in service to the song. He doesn’t stretch out the syllables like those obnoxious cartoon-character singers on American Idol. His voice is totally devoid of melisma. In other words, he doesn’t make the word “love,” for instance, into five syllables. He sings it sweet, unadorned, declarative, deceptively simplistic. He makes these timeless lyrics mean something again."

— Mike Greenblatt, The Aquarian

"From the opening title track “Detour Ahead” there is an elegance and grace that Leatherman brings to the table with his smooth style. He warns with the lyric “wake up, slow down before you crash and break your heart, gullible clown.” And you believe every caution- ary word because his delivery is real and thoroughly captivating."

— Jazz Inside Magazine

"His vocal lines are forthright and sweet, comfortable and cozy, no flowery over-singing here. He’s a natural."

— Atlas Jams

"Detour Ahead thus becomes a noteworthy entry into a time-tested genre, as Leatherman breathes life into a role few have so capably assumed during the history of jazz singing."

— All About Jazz

“Detour Ahead has the smoky, weary soulfulness of Sinatra’s “In the Wee Small Hours” or Nat King Cole’s “Just One of Those Things,”especially at the beginning, and Alan does justice in classic form to all the great standards he has chosen, and then at the end, especially with the last track, he bridges classic to modern sound, giving a hint of what might be to come in the next album. Fantastic performance and well-constructed album!”

— iTunes

"For the uninitiated or ignorant, it'd be simple to stereotype Leatherman as a clichéd role-player. But an abiding sincerity permeates his performances and those of his band, so they transcend caricature."

— All About Jazz

"Playing this album is like being in a late-night conversation with a particularly mellow-voiced confidant, the lyrics seem so addressed to the individual listener. In the relative dearth of male jazz vocalists, Alan Leatherman is a worthy addition and this disc will reward your attention and purchase."

— CD Baby

"A classic jazz sound with a with a true an touching vibe, is a must have for every jazz lover"

— iTunes

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LunariaN
Nice soul tunes. All best wishes for you, Alan
Mar 30
Derek "The Producer"
Real good music. Nice job on the covers!
Mar 12
Pit Boss
I wish you the best. I pray that God blesses your career. Check out my music! Ya Boy, PIT BOSS
Jan 19
Sills & Smith
I Can't Help It is terrific. Wish I had been in the club that night to see the show. Major talent here. Frank Smith
Jan 8
Earl Wayne & Linda Jo
Have a Happy Halloween!! And keep the good tunes coming!
Oct 30
I&SON
There are no borders in music when looking for beauty. Feel the beauty of music forever. Respect and support from I&SON.
Oct 29