The Paul Leslie Hour

#602 - Howard Jackson Curry Howard Jackson Curry is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . This interview was conducted face-to-face with singer-songwriter Howard Jackson Curry at Ronan School of Music and Studios in Jacksonville, Florida. "Story songs" is what Howard Jackson Curry does, and his Americana songwriting is steeped in roots, blues and folk-country. Curry has just released...

#601 - Kate Taylor Kate Taylor is a Special Guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! This lady is more than special. A lot of you are fans and many more will be joining the ranks. In 1971, Kate Taylor released her debut record: "Sister Kate," with producer Peter Asher. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of her acclaimed debut album, she reunited with Peter Asher to record "Why Wait!" M...

#600 - Jimmie Dale Gilmore Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Ladies and gentlemen, this is episode #600 of The Paul Leslie Hour . We have a truly great Texas-born singer and songwriter joining us. Jimmie Dale Gilmore has one of the great, unique voices in American music. A prolific performing and recording artist, Jimmie Dale Gilmore has worked both with the legendar...

#599 - Will Friedwald Returns Will Friedwald Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour ! Tony Bennett turns 95! Joining us to celebrate the occasion is the great writer and jazz critic Will Friedwald . He has written 10 books, including Tony Bennett: The Good Life , which he wrote with Tony. Will Friedwald was the first guest of 2021, and it's a pleasure to welcome him back on this very special occasion. Ha...

#598 - Jim Carolla The Jim Carolla Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Jim Carolla is a Certified Psychologist, Comedian and formerly was the Host of the show Life Lessons with Jim Carolla, a podcast that is philosophical in nature. He is also a Jazz Musician who has performed with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie. Jim Carolla is also the patriarch of media personality, comedian and author...

#597 - Georgia Connick Georgia Connick is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Director, photographer videographer, film editor and model Georgia Connick dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about her many passions and interests. She directed and filmed two music videos for singer-songwriter, recording artist Harry Connick, Jr.: "Alone With My Faith" and "Amazing Grace.&q...

#596 - Sean McDermott The Sean McDermott Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Sean McDermott is a Broadway actor and singer. Accomplished concert artist Sean McDermott joins us to discuss his fourth album “You’re Not Alone” on the LML Music label. Sean McDermott was one of four Broadway singers selected by Barbra Streisand to sing alongside her on her 2007 European tour. He has traveled...

#595 - John O'Sullivan The John O'Sullivan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Socrates said “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” On this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour , we’ll meet Dr. John O’Sullivan . He says first he tries to be an educator, and as we will soon find out…he is inquisitive and thoughtful. Whether you agree with the ideas he expresses,...

#594 - Michael Knowles Michael Knowles is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Our special guest Michael Knowles has been called "a national treasure," he’s also been called a "dapper, lib triggering troll" by Vanity Fair. You may wonder if he appreciates both descriptions. Knowles is a media personality, commentator and much lauded public speaker. His eponymous current ev...

#593 - Scott Wiener Scott Wiener  of Scott’s Pizza Tours is a special guest on  The Paul Leslie Hour . Jimmy Buffett once wrote, “And the Eight Deadly Sin is….pizza.” Pizza is one of the most beloved and consumed in the world. We’re joined by  Scott Wiener  one of the foremost aficionados, proponents and yes lovers of pizza.  He is the namesake of Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City where you wil...

#592 - Tamela D'Amico The Tamela D'Amico Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . It is a great pleasure to present an interview with singer, actress and filmmaker Tamela D'Amico . You may know Tamela D'Amico has released an album on the LML Music Label, executive produced by actor/producer Peter Krause. The album was produced by Grammy award-winner Jimmy Hoyson. Tamela D'Amico is a singer...

#591 - Frank Stallone Returns Frank Stallone returns to The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer-songwriter, entertainer, recording artist and actor Frank Stallone returns to The Paul Leslie Hour to discuss the documentary about his career and life. Stallone: Frank That Is features a star-studded cast. Along with Frank Stallone himself, everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Zane, Sylvester Stallone, Jac...

#590 - Wendy Kurtzman The Wendy Kurtzman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . In some circles Wendy Kurtzman is known as an Emmy-award winning casting director. She has worked with many great actors and on renowned films. She is also a respected cabaret singer and in this interview shares the joy and pain in her life that resulted in her album "Just For a Thrill." It's a grati...

#589 - Harry Connick, Sr. The Harry Connick, Sr. Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . He's the singing District Attorney. Harry Connick, Sr. served as the District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans for 30 years. He's also performed and recorded 2 albums of material from the Great American Songbook. You may also recognize that name. Yes, Harry Connick, Sr. is the father of famed recordi...

#588 - John Tesh The John Tesh Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour Every now and then someone is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour that I was aware of my whole life. It was surreal to be invited to interview John Tesh . Tesh is a celebrated pianist, composer, performer, radio & television personality. Growing up, I was aware of him through Entertainment Tonight , and then came to appre...

#587 - Allan Havey Allan Havey is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Allan Havey is one of the best stand-ups out there and a much respected actor. The New York Times called him "cocksure, irreverent, and very funny." He's also known for his unforgettable performance as "Lou Avery" in Mad Men, or for playing "Karl Allard" on the hit show Billions. Allan Havey h...

#586 - Ray Hildebrand The Ray Hildebrand Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson are Paul & Paula , the pop singing duo best known for their #1 hit song, "Hey Paula." It remains one of the most famous songs in American popular music. It was written by Hildebrand. Ray Hildebrand is a singer, songwriter, recording artist and performer. In additio...

#585 - Louise Baranger The Louise Baranger Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Louise Baranger is "The Trumpet Diva." She shares her story with Paul Leslie and talks about her professional relationships with Nelson Riddle, Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Jr, and others as well as her album "A Trumpeters Prayer." Enjoying listening to an interview with a great performing...

#584 - Tierney Sutton The Tierney Sutton Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . I was listening to some of the wondrous recordings of Tierney Sutton on her birthday. It made me recall this interview which was conducted for the radio. Jazz singer and recording artist Tierney Sutton discusses her unique and spiritual approach to creating jazz music. The Tierney Sutton Band composed and perf...

#583 - Jessie Bridges The Jessie Bridges Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . I always loved to do shows where the special guest would perform some of their songs for the listeners. It’s a really honest, heartfelt experience when someone is sitting there playing their songs for you. Speaking of honest and heartfelt, those are words to describe the music of this artist I interviewed, Jes...

#582 - Tall Paul The Tall Paul Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. So, on this incarnation of The Paul Leslie Hour …I’m really going way back now.  When this show was first broadcast on Radio Margaritaville back in 2003 my idea was that I wanted to have a special guest on every episode. Of course I’d play recorded music… but then it’d be interwoven with an interview. The very second epi...

#581 - Brent Jones The Brent Jones interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Ever been on a cruise ship? I’m pulling out an interview from the archives, this was originally broadcast on Radio Margaritaville years ago. This is a blast from the past! This interview is with Brent Jones , the coordinator for the Parrothead Cruise. He talks about the famous and infamous cruises where toga parties...

#580 - Paula Salvatore Paula Salvatore is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Paula Salvatore was recently promoted into a Vice President of Client Relations and Studio Marketing at Universal Music Group. Prior to that, Paula has long been the face of the famed Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California. Through the years, she's interacted and worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra, Paul McCa...

#579 - Herman Rush The Herman Rush Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Herman Rush is an entertainment business icon. He’s had a number of titles through the years: and has worked as a producer and agent. I connected with Herman Rush because he has one of the biggest collections of Frank Sinatra memorabilia of anyone. He was once the Chairman of Columbia Pictures Television and also ran...

#578 - Emil Richards The Emil Richards Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . This is an interview that was broadcast over the radio a few years back. It is an interview with Emil Richards , born Emilio Raddochia on September 2nd 1932, passed away December 13, 2019. I really enjoyed speaking to Emil, he was one of the legendary vibraphonists and percussionists in music. In fact, he played...