The first time I was introduced to the talents of Barry Harris was in October of 2009, when he performed at a private reception, where where Barry Manilow - prior to his show at the Hollywood Bowl, the proceeds of which benefited the Manilow Music Project and the GRAMMY Foundation - presented the Los Angeles Unified School District with much needed funds to purchase instruments to children whose music programs are being compromised due to budget cuts.
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When Barry Manilow returned to composing music for his first original album in a decade, 15 Minutes, he wanted to do more than create beautiful songs, and for the first time in his celebrated career, the packaging would not bear a photo or caricature of himself. To accomplish this, he sought a conceptual artist who could create eclectic, stimulating visuals to match the edginess of the content.
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Since 2003, Paul Leslie has shared interviews with some of the world’s most gifted artists on his radio program, appropriately named “The Paul Leslie Hour.” Recently added to the list of his impressive guests, which includes Maya Angelou, Woody Allen, and Michael McDonald, are Enoch Anderson and Marty Panzer, two talented lyricists who have collaborated with Barry Manilow since the early 70s, setting words to Barry’s gorgeous music.
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