Yamaha Salon Session: Carolyn Leonhart, LaTanya Hall and Catherine Russell

Carolyn Leonhart, LaTanya Hall and Catherine Russell have a long bond as a trio of singers. They worked most intimately as a backup trio to Steely Dan. Since then they continue to find ways to work together and explore their native music, Jazz.
Recorded November 16, 2017.
Video by Aaron Ross
Audio by David Tallacksen

[@Cotictimmy]

My Steely Dan love affair brought me here. Glad I came.

[@Saxysellig]

When it comes to love, it's often said that 1+1=3. Well, ladies, I like your individual voices but the alchemy of the three of you singing together definitely proves that 1+1+1 equals so much more than 3 - unless it simply equals 1 in your case?! The choices of harmony notes are just perfect, I love how your three voices are subtly intertwined, it sounds unusual because it doesn't resort to the good old "3rd & 5th" paradigm and nonetheless it sounds so smooth, delicate and intimate! A vocal arrangement masterclass.

[@10Nat34]

What a delight! Just lying there on the dock of a lazy river and enjoying the sunshine of Leonard, Hall and Russell and their heavenly harmonies. And, of course, the pleasure of the music of the first half of the 20th century!

[@SEB-EDIT]

Les "Steely Dames". ;^) ♪ One of the best live performance I've heard in a long time.♪ Thank you. just Fantastic ;^) ♪

[@hanvalen23]

Thank you, I´m so happy to finally see more of Carolyn Leonheart

[@bluespig1]

Why?

[@peterjones9339]

The three ladies are fantastic. And clearly all very smart. But take nothing away from the backing trio. Absolutely excellent. I just loved the performance of "how high the moon"..

[@GuitarLeft2001]

Great song selection, great harmonies, great band. They should perform live as often as possible!

[@Boddissatva]

Maxine is my favorite song of Donald’s. Beautiful. Always wanted to hear a version like this Thanks

[@skattman11]

Ohhh...the wonderful ladies singing with Steely Dan...awesome !!!

[@hawkrider88]

Thanks for posting...a real musical treat.

[@dwillard670]

Freaking awesome. I love Carolyn long time good.

[@juniorward9652]

Carolyn you guys are "frikkin awesome"

[@idaoxvig1072]

Beautiful Music

[@GwcMuso]

Excellent stuff!!

[@dondon45]

Beautiful!

[@paulferris4123]

I remember hearing the term “blesh” - to blend and mesh, somewhere. This is so sweet and smooth. Very nice. T. Ferris

[@Danibass1]

Buenísimo!!!

[@collick100]

The most beautiful Carolyn Leonhart 😍

[@robertduis6730]

Irrelevant what you write. They all are beautiful!

[@mehdicharife2335]

What's the name of the first song?

[@honeybeeferrell3942]

fred astaire would love this

[@harveypipher8436]

When she started to swing in exactly like you, every hair on my body stood right up.

[@bluespig1]

Are you serious? She is a backup singer, known because of Steely Dan basically. An ok singer, but no jazz singer. Listen to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjMhnZor99riZo Cleo Laine, who is one of the finest white singers of Jazz.

[@aimeegt72]

My hat is abandoned af...

[@bluespig1]

There is a reason they are back up singers. Not taking away from their ability but close your eyes during the solo's to hear what I mean.