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Departure
David Leonhardt

	$9.99 — BBR9561

"Departure" is a straight ahead acoustic jazz recording of piano trio and sextet comprised of seven originals and three standards. Burning solos and high energy playing make an exciting musical journey.

Lite Waltz [MP3]

Manhattan Samba [MP3]

Out Of Nowhere [MP3]

Having Time To Play

Off Nite in Brooklyn

Do It!

Departure

Funny Walk

How Insensitive

10.

Me and My Shadow

David Leonhardt------------piano
Eddie Henderson------------trumpet
Robin Eubanks--------------trombone
Rich Perry------------------saxophone
Ray Drummond--------------bass
Marvin "Smitty" Smith------drums
Lonnie Plaxico------------bass

REVIEWS

	Departure (read) Andrzej Pilarczyk, The Source [Feb 24, 1999] "Incredible pianist David Leonhardt galvanized the audience into waves of applause and a standing ovation! "

	Departure (read) Jazziz [Jul 1, 1993] "What each of these artists have in common is a love melody, precisely what Leonhardt brings to the table on his impressive debut as leader, Departure."

	Departure (read) Sid Gribetz "A fine debut as a leader by the experienced pianist who's already made a name for himself"

	Departure (read) Cadence Review of Jazz & Blues "He has a sensitivity and ease that puts him in the same category as Kenny Barron and Roland Hanna."