The Paul Leslie Hour

Jack Phillips and Caleb Quaye, two talented musicians are joining us on The Paul Leslie Hour. Jack Phillips is a pianist, songwriter and vocalist and Caleb Quaye is a guitarist and composer noted as being a member in Elton John's first band. They're joining us to talk about their musical collaboration on the Jack Phillips album "Down in the Jungle Room," a blues rock album. After the interview, we present an unreleased live recording of Jack Phillips in concert.

It's an enjoyable chat with two passionate, creative men!

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Jean-Jacques Kraif is a musician who checked in with us from his home on the French-speaking Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy. Kraif is a bassist, songwriter, member of the band Alerte 2B and a surfer. Alerte 2B performs in St. Barth and even co-wrote a song with singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

Kraif joins us for a talk about his ancestry, passions and an insider's look at the island he calls home.

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Gordon Lightfoot is one of the most legendary singer-songwriters of all time. A prolific recording artist and concert performer, he has performed around the world. Lightfoot is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame most known for his songs "Sundown," "If You Could Read My Mind," "Early Morning Rain," "Carefree Highway," and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." His songs have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte, Don McLean, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Judy Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others.

Originally broadcast on FM radio, this interview is being brought back out in the midst of Lightfoot's North American tour "The Legend Lives On." Gordon was in rare form! Enjoy!

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Anson Williams is a beloved actor who is widely known for playing the role of Warren "Potsie" Weber on the acclaimed television series Happy Days. He went on to work as a television director on such television programs as Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, Lizzie McGuire, The Secret Life of the American Teenager among others.

Recently, he has dedicated himself to something that could save your life or the life of someone you know. We're talking about Alert Drops, a wake up aid. Almost everyone has fallen asleep or almost dozed off behind the wheel. Although it doesn't get as much exposure, driving tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The effects of drowsy driving has been many lives lost, severe injuries and damage to automobiles.

Whether talking about his television and film work or products that can save lives, Anson Williams is a man with passion. Enjoy his optimism and outlook on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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Don McLean is America’s Troubadour. A singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist, McLean has written and recorded some of the most iconic songs in recorded music: “American Pie,” “Vincent,” “And I Love You So,” and “Castles in the Air,” to name a few. An inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Don McLean’s songs have been performed and recorded by singers ranging from Madonna, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Fred Astaire, Julio Iglesias and most recently Ellie Goulding.

Don McLean will release “Botanical Gardens” on March 23, 2018. This is his first album in nine years. He joins us on The Paul Leslie Hour to discuss his recent work, poetry being “under siege,” the importance of gratitude and so much more. It’s a good one!

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Evan Christopher is a New Orleans-based clarinetist and composer. His performances and recordings preserve and perpetuate the tradition of the New Orleans clarinet style, with influences from greats like Sidney Bechet, Omer Simeon and Barney Bigard. After meeting the clarinetist Tony Scott at a Rome night club, Evan Christopher asked him for an autograph. Scott wrote "Good luck on 'Clarinet Road.' Lots of curves!" Evan Christopher has been going down that road ever since.

Gainesville, Georgia was a recent stop along the way; where this interview was recorded in the "before hours" piano bar of a hotel. We invite you to listen to an interview with a man who takes the calling of being a jazz musician very seriously, yet all the while remains humble and relatable.

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This interview with Elliot Mintz was recorded in January of 2011. It is being brought out today as a podcast in celebration of Elliot Mintz's 73rd birthday.

Elliot Mintz made his name as a radio and television personality, interviewing thousands of people, among them: John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jack Lemmon, Alan Watts, Jack Nicholson, Salvador Dali, John Wayne, Groucho Marx and many others. Mintz went on to become a media consultant for everyone from Bob Dylan, the John Lennon Estate, Don Johnson and Paris Hilton.

His eyes and ears have seen a lot. It remains one of my absolute favorite interviews to date and we hope you enjoy listening.

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Sam Lewis is a singer-songwriter. Although in the genre of country music, Sam Lewis writes songs that are soulful, meaningful and true to heart. He's worked with everyone from John Prime to Kacey Musgraves. Chris Stapleton called him "a modern Townes Van Zandt." Rolling Stone magazine called him one of the 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know. May 2018 will see the release of his third album "Loversity."

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George Benson is a household name. His abilities as a guitarist and vocalist safely ensure his place as a legend in the world of pop, jazz and R&B. A ten time Grammy award-winner, George Benson's career has been a prolific one: 36 studio albums, and 5 live albums. Some of his songs are perpetually on the radio years and years after being recorded. From instrumental compositions like "Breezin'" to pop songs like "Turn Your Love Around," or his live cover of "On Broadway," one thing is certain, the music of George Benson seems to radiate from his heart.

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Orange Kellin is a Swedish clarinetist, traditional jazz concert and recording artist based in New Orleans. Kellin has performed with his own ensembles as well as in bands comprised of New Orleans musical legends. It's a great honor to present this interview with a passionate and talented artist. Orange Kellin's story shows that truly great music will be found by people anywhere, and truly great songs were meant to last. He ends the story with a short solo musical performance.

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