Lezlie Harrison
Host, Singers Unlimited & Come SundayLezlie Harrison is her own personal renaissance. Her constant state of evolution and growth brings with it, gifts for those those paying attention.
As a vocalist both bold and subtle, her vulnerability attends to the fragile matters of our collective human affairs while her optimistic momentum inspires us to rise above any tribulation to rejoice. Be it Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul ,The American Song Form, original compositions or any song in ANY form, Ms. Harrison will imbue it her distinctive stamp and make a very personal delivery.
On the planet's premier Jazz radio station ; WBGO, her voice as a regular curator and presenter reveals the love and pride with which she regards America's classical music.
Hyper-active on the New York and global Jazz scenes, Lezlie is also, along with the late Dale Fitzgerald and trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a member of the triumvirate responsible for launching New York's world renowned JAZZ GALLERY.
On occasion Lezlie lends her regal presence to the stage as an actress, bringing to those endeavors, the same sense of organic elegance that she brought to the runways and photo studios of Paris some years ago.
By way of her childhood in New York and North Carolina or her maturation in New York, Boston or on stages throughout Asia, Russia, Europe and elsewhere, Ms Lezlie Harrison shows aesthetic evidence that she is a recipient of the lessons of dignity, integrity and grace bestowed upon her by her elders and fine tuned by her own history.
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WBGO's Lezlie Harrison chats with Alicia and Michael Olatuja about their latest recording Olatuja -
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with trumpeter and bandleader Etienne Charles and vocalist Rene Marie about Charles’ new album ‘Creole Orchestra.’ -
Join WBGO as Lezlie Harrison interviews and hosts a special performance by Bettye LaVette. Discover the inspiration behind her latest album and enjoy an exclusive soulful performance. Watch now! -
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini about the ideas underlying the music on his new album uNomkhubulwane. -
On this episode of AOS, pianist and singer Kandace Springs chats with WBGO's Lezlie Harrison -
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with singer, songwriter and pianist Kandace Springs about her new single that pays tribute to her musician father, Scat Springs. -
Lezlie Harrison, host of ‘Come Sunday’ on WBGO, talks with vocalist Kavita Shah about her album ‘Cape Verdean Blues’ -
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with the Cuban jazz pianist Harold López-Nussa about ‘Timba a la Americana,’ his debut on Blue Note Records. -
WBGO's Lezlie Harrison talks with author DJ Lynnée Denise on her new book 'Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters' -
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with bassist Ben Williams and vocalist Syndee Winters about their joint project Butterfly Black, bringing together jazz, soul and musical theater.
