‘...Absolute magic.’

— Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times Magazine

SHOWS

‘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.

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).