Diana Leigh, Jazz Vocalist

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Dynamic and sultry vocalist Diana Leigh has been performing in a variety of formats for over 25 years. Her background includes blues, rock, folk, country, reggae, and a'capella, but her heart is in the jazz standards of the 20's through the 50's. She has studied with voice teacher Marty F. Heresniak.

 Diana has a purity of tone, a swinging sense of phrasing, and a sparkling stage presence. She and her dance band "Crazy Rhythm" have appeared regionally for over a decade, delighting audiences in Baltimore, DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and Hartford, as well as all over New York State.  She also works in duo, trio, and quartet settings, enjoying the variety and intimacy these smaller combos allow.

Born in Manhattan to a jazz trumpeter and a classical French horn player, Diana grew up in the musical hotbed of Woodstock, NY, where music was "a way of life." She was also involved in theater during those formative years.  Moving to Ithaca, NY in the late 1980's, Diana has been a member of a number of local groups over the years including The Little Big Band, The Blue Blazers, Sugar Moon, The Riveters, and The UnderTones. She was also a member of the performance swing dance troupe the ExtravaDancers during its six-year run.

Diana has worked with many illustrious musicians, among them George Reed, Bernie Upson, Neal Massa, John Hyde, and Rich Syracuse, to name just a few.  She is currently based in Canandaigua, NY.