Jay Leonhart
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About
Jazz and pop bassist and songwriter, known for his diverse collaborations throughout the music industry.
Before Fame
As a teenager, he and his brother toured the country playing banjos; he attended an array of music schools, including the Juilliard School, and went on to tour with traveling big bands.
Trivia
He has been the recipient of The Most Valuable Bassist from National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences multiple times.
Family Life
He married a singer named Donna Zier, with whom he raised two musical children, Michael and Carolyn.
Associated With
He worked as a studio musician on songs by Queen Latifah.
