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LEON -- "I have enjoyed writing and arranging the songs that compile My Soul Speaks. But I must warn you that you could fall in love with this music and it’s deeper meaning. If you do not already have this cd, order it today. Then take some quiet time with that special someone or alone one evening and listen to the music and the message. My Soul Speaks is meant to open a doorway through which you can hear your heart speak. Understanding your heart's desire is the first step to getting what you’ve always wanted and needed. So again ... welcome and enjoy."
"Leon is guitarist and singer who is simply known by his first name. He sings from the heart and compliments it with warm rich jazzy guitar melodies. Leon's work on guitar is quite nice. It is well articulated and has a voice of its own, reminiscent of early (pre-singer) Benson. Songs like So In Love With You and Popcorn are prime examples."- www.OSPlaceJazz.com
"I am particularly fond of Lisa, which is dreamy and progresses slowly and smoothly as the finest wine. It is an impeccable track. You may call it jazz, but to me it is "soul music" -- as in music from the soul, not the genre." -Kyrby Raine, www.Ink19.com
"...doesn’t require a musician’s ear for technical wizardry to appreciate. It’s a soothing record with mellow, plaintive chords and a personal, reflective state of mind." -Michael Sutton, www.CDReviews.com
"The character of the man is truly meshed into the soulful songs he sings and the music he plays. Listening to the sound that eloquently flows out of the belly of his guitar as he strikes each chord with exactness and passion, mingled with the sound of his voice, I imagine lifting the lids of his eyes, peering inside and virtually going on a musical journey with him in his recording." -Barbara Taylor, Educational Leader
"It only takes a minute into Leon's My Soul Speaks to be taken away from the daily stress of life. It's as if Leon's fingers know the magical formula to pick the right chords on his guitar to calm our nerves. This is an record to be treasured but mainly during the night-owl hours, when its moody, emotional states can be most keenly felt. -Adam Harrington, www.WhisperinAndHollerin.com
Tracks
1. Sweet Tomorrow
2. Lisa
3. So In Love With You
4. Going Home
5. Popcorn
6. Island Summer
7. Lonely In Love
8. Flight
9. When Love Is Blind
10. My Soul Speaks
11. One 2 One
12. All My Love
Executive Producer: Frederick Neal
Assistant Producer: Lenny Argese
Recording Studio (A): Bioya Studios, Paterson, NJ
Recording Engineer: Louie Argese
Recording Studio (B): Bennett Studio, Englewood, NJ
Recording Engineer: Brian Dozoretz
Composer: Frederick Neal
Arranger: Frederick Neal
Mastering House: The SoundLab at Disc Makers
Instrumentation: Frederick Neal & Louis Argese
Photographer: Robert Plazza
Layout Design & Concept: Frederick Neal
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