Leonard Feather

Born: Sep 13, 1914 in London, England

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Died: Sep 22, 1994 in Sherman Oaks, CA

Genre: Blues, Jazz

Biography: The acknowledged dean of American jazz critics, Leonard Feather was also a renowned composer and producer, writing perennials including "Evil Gal Blues," "Blowtop Blues," and "How Blue Can You Get?" as well as helming debut sessions by future legends Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan. Born September ...Read full biography

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Night Blooming Jazzmen

Released: 1971

Label: Mainstream

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In 1971, critic Leonard Feather, who only recorded on a very infrequent basis through the decades, led two albums by a group that he called the Night Blooming Jazzmen. The two Mainstream LPs were briefly ...Read full review

Jazz from Two Sides

Released: 1959

Label: Concept

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This English LP from 1987 features a pair of previously unreleased 1959 sessions presented by Leonard Feather that were recorded in England and the U.S. The British contingent was headed by Vic Lewis and ...Read full review

More Leonard Feather albums: Main Albums (20), Compilations (5)

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