What shines about this recording are Leslie's beautiful voice and her ability to sing an array of styles. Her selections range from folk, rock and Celtic songs, to blues and show tunes, including a lovely rendition of Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clown

14 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Classic Rock



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Leslie van Berkum has one of the clearest and expressive voices we have heard. She has finally produced her first CD with a variety of genres, from folk, rock, and Celtic cuts, to blues and show tunes. It includes a lovely and unusual arrangement of Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns", featuring the guitar rather than the traditional keyboard.

Leslie has performed music all her life, and has been often encouraged by her fans to make a recording. She has a lovely voice that resembles Judy Collins or Loreena McKennitt with a touch of Sarah McLachlan. This is a compilation of some of her favorite songs, which she arranged with the talented Deerfield Band and Kent Allyn, an amazing one man band on a couple of the tunes. The music is eclectic, spanning generations and musical styles; it shows off well the versatility of the singer. It includes some wonderful mandolin, both acoustic and electric keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and a sultry appearance from a 1931 national steel guitar on "Women be Wise".

This self-titled CD is easy to listen to, with beautiful harmonies and breathtaking vibrato. The arrangements are clear and uncluttered, not overproduced. This recording will be a favorite; those who have purchased it say they listen to it over and over. This is a perfect CD to provide background music for a casual gathering or a waiting area.