The Paul Leslie Hour

427 - Clinton Heylin On June 19, 2020 Bob Dylan released "Rough and Rowdy Ways," his 39th studio album, 8 years since his last album. To discuss the new record and more, I was joined by Clinton Heylin , the world's foremost Bob Dylan scholar. A prolific writer on many musical subjects, but in particular a number of highly regarded books on Bob Dylan. A historian, author and real authority on music...

426 - Greg Cohen On this episode we meet Greg Cohen , bassist with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band featuring Woody Allen. Cohen is an artist known for not only his humbleness, but also his incredible knowledge of music. Born in Los Angeles, his love for music began early and by 1978 he began working with the legendary Tom Waits. In 1984 Cohen ended up in New York, where he currently lives. Hi...

425 - Cynthia Sayer On this episode we meet Internationally renowned jazz banjoist and vocalist Cynthia Sayer . The New York Times had this to say about our special guest: "Miss Sayer finds lively banjo harmonies and provocative phrasing ... a rare jazz banjoist." She joins us to talk about her latest album "Attractions" and also the many musical legends she has performed and recorded with. A woma...

424 - Simon Wettenhall Simon Wettenhall was born in Australia and started his study of music with the piano. Hearing a recording of the legendary Louis Armstrong began his lifelong passion for the trumpet. After studying with two Australian masters of the orchestral trumpet, Wettenhall eventually found himself exploring the earlier music of New Orleans, the city that is unequivocally the birthplac...

423 - John Gill Introducing John Gill , longtime drummer with the Eddy Davis & Woody Allen New Orleans Jazz Band! John Gill is one of those people who is a complete music lover. Growing up in New York City, John Gill’s eclectic musical tastes ranged from country singers like Gene Autry to greats like Liberace. Music has brought him to live and perform in many different parts of America, from S...

422 - Jerry Zigmont This is the interview which got me more fascinated with traditional jazz music. Jerry Zigmont is a “premier trombonist of the New Orleans style." For many years, he performed and toured with Woody Allen & The Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. The band performed from a repertoire of over 1,200 songs ranging from early 20th century popular tunes, hymns, spirituals, marches, b...

421 - D'Jalma Garnier D’Jalma Garnier hosts the radio program Passports to Modern Jazz on KRVS 88.7 FM and he joined The Paul Leslie Hour for a freewheeling, eclectic flow of an interview where a diversity of subjects were explored. Mr. Garnier is a musician, performer, composer, a multi-instrumentalist known as a proficient fiddler, vocalist and guitarist. He is a teacher and has contributed nume...

420 - Austin Church Jimmy Buffett's been in the news a lot lately for his new album Life On The Flip Side, which just came out on Mailboat Records, it debuts at #2 on Billboard Top 200, #1 Country Album, #1 Americana Folk Album, #1 Independent Album and #5 in Digital Albums. Very interesting, but Jimmy Buffett has also announced he’s making his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 27th, 2020  with Mac McA...

419 - Douglas Young, PhD. Douglas Young, PhD is a professor of Political Science at the University of North Georgia. He has spoken and written at great lengths about politics and elections. A dedicated writer, he has on a variety of subjects, both non-fiction and fiction. A regular contributor to newspaper columns, Young also wrote a novel and poems. In this diverse conversation, numerous topics a...

418 - John Clayton Plug into the John Clayton episode on The Paul Leslie Hour ! If you had to categorize John Clayton? It may be hard to do with just a few words. He's known as one of the greatest bassists in all genres. He's a composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, performing & recording artist. The greatest artists have collaborated with John Clayton: the list includes Paul McCar...

417 - Walter Marks Songwriter Walter Marks has written songs recorded by Sammy Davis, Jr., Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli, Steve Lawrence, The Temptations, Tony Bennett, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Anthony & The Imperials and others. He is also a playwright and novelist. He has written three books in the thriller/mystery genre. He is probably best known for writing th...

416 - Chubby Checker Chubby Checker is one of the most iconic singers in rock and roll music. Recorded and broadcast on FM radio in 2010, this interview was included in a show in celebration of the Twist. This interview is being presented to the podcast listeners 10 years later, and now we celebrate 60 years of The Twist. As one of the most recognizable voices in rock and pop music, Chubby Checker...

415 - Dennis King Dennis King is known by many as DK the DJ. He is an award-winning veteran radio personality who hosts the Island Time Radio Show heard on WBWC "The Sting" in Ohio and streaming online internationally. The Island Time Radio Show features 3 hours of musical escapism, featuring songs with a Caribbean or tropical theme. Dennis spins a variety of music from rock and pop to reggae, soc...

414 - Vic Latham Vic Latham inspired some of the most notable people of the 20th Century, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffett and Phil Caputo. He was also the co-owner of the Full Moon Saloon in Key West. He was born in 1935 and passed away in 2013. This is the kind of interview I have always found particularly fascinating. Although Vic Latham wasn't necessarily "pop culture famous," in cer...

413 - Ryan White Ryan White is a writer and has written for newspapers and magazines. He is the author of Springsteen: Album by Album and recently wrote the book Jimmy Buffett: A Good Life All the Way . Relative to his success as a touring and recording artist, not much serious scholarly work exists about Jimmy Buffett. White's book was well researched and he did a number of interviews with people...

412 - Pam Tillis Welcome to the Pam Tillis episode my friend. On this episode we are joined by a timeless artist, a songwriter and singer of soulful songs. Pam Tillis has released more than a dozen acclaimed albums and has sold more than 7 million records. You could possibly say music is in her blood. Her father was the legendary Mel Tillis and her brother Mel Tillis Jr. is also a singer. The song...

411 - Lukas Nelson This interview with Lukas Nelson was originally broadcast on the radio. Lukas is a singer, songwriter, recording artist and an exceptional guitarist from Paia, Hawaii. He also fronts the band Lukas Nelson & The Promise of The Real. The band has collaborated with singer-songwriter Neil Young. Lukas and I did this interview when they had released their album “Wasted.” I’ve had...

410 - Ed Berghoff Ed Berghoff is welcomed on The Paul Leslie Hour . He is a musician, composer, singer, songwriter, record producer and music publisher. Some of the top recording artists have interpreted his songs: Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna, Michael English, Engelbert Humperdinck, Doug Stone and others. Berghoff was also the bandleader for Deana Carter (of Strawberry Wine fame) for a...

409 - Michael Utley This is an interview that dates back to the year 2007. It’s an interview with Michael Utley , the musical director and keyboardist with Jimmy Buffett. His association with Jimmy Buffett goes back to the 1973 album A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacea. He’s been on every album since then. He is Jimmy Buffett's main musical guy. He's produced approximately a dozen Buffett reco...

408 - Jim Shaw Jim Shaw is a keyboard player, music engineer and songwriter. He was the business manager and keyboardist for Buck Owens and Buckaroos. He keeps the legacy of Buck Owens alive with Buck Owens Productions. Jim has lived a storied life. In addition to performing with the legendary Buck Owens, his path has lead him to do things like appear on The Ed Sullivan Show to working with the li...

407 - Flaco Jiménez Flaco Jiménez is a master musician. He is an icon of conjunto music, an accordionist and singer, he's been performing across seven decades, starting with performances as a child. His music has been recognized throughout Latin America, the United States and the world. A veteran recording artist, Flaco Jiménez has won multiple Grammys and is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award wi...

406 - Steve Forbert Steve Forbert is one of the greats in American music. Acclaimed as a prolific songwriter, he is equally known for his singing. Bob Harris of BBC2 said of Forbert that he has "one of the most distinctive voices anywhere." His song "Romeo's Tune," from his second album was an international hit, but Steve Forbert has not stopped. He visited The Paul Leslie Hour to discuss his 21st...

405 - Marshall Chapman Returns Marshall Chapman has her fanatics, and I am one of them. Certainly a lot of people consider her one of our great American songwriters. One past guest, Fred Koller told me he thought she was the best there is. Marshall is certainly an original and an entertaining interview subject. She's just released a splendid album entitled "Songs I Can't Live Without." This time o...

404 - Augie Meyers Augie Meyers is one of the living legends in the world of music. A founding member of the Texas Tornados as well as the Sir Douglas Quintet. A multi-instrumentalist, he's proficient on keyboards, guitar, accordion, and vocals. Meyers is a singer-songwriter, performing & recording artist, producer, studio session musician and a great storyteller. He's recorded with the best o...

403 - Jim Asbell with Frank McInvale Jim Asbell is a singer-songwriter and recording artist very influenced by "the tropics" in his songwriting. He's a guitarist and an emotive singer with a dedicated fanbase. He had released an album entitled “Man Overbored” (spelling intentional). He was kind enough to come into the studio and not only give an in-depth interview, but also perform some acoustic /...