Leslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist. She is equally at home singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop. Thus, she has quickly become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene. Here, Vincent is hailed for her joy-filled performances and her “fun, human, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen).
Today, Vincent has become an accomplished bandleader, using her theatrical chops to bring drama, comedy and poise to the stage.
Vincent released her debut, These Foolish Things, in 2020. Then, this garnered much critical attention from fans and music critics in the Twin Cities, especially from Jazz88 FM. She’s recorded with the band Viewers Like You and performed alongside Jeremy Messersmith, Joyann Parker, and Patty Peterson. Her latest, 2023’s About Last Night, mixes jazz standards, vintage blues, and her own fresh originals.
Dylan Hicks & Small Screens play exploratory pop with literary ambitions and far-flung musical influences ranging from jazz to folk. The group’s latest album, 2024’s Modern Flora, is a set of songs arranged for an expanded nine-piece lineup. Further, All About Jazz called it “fascinating and engaging”. Hicks, the group’s pianist and singer-songwriter, brings together some of the best players in Twin Cities improvised music. Here, saxophonist Christopher Thomson, cellist Michelle Kinney, guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Peter Hennig comprise the band.
Recommended for fans of Alex Chilton, Madeleine Peyroux, Jonathan Richman and Davina and The Vagabonds.
