Leslie Vincent

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LESLIE VINCENT is a prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist. Equally at home singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, she has become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, being hailed for her joy-filled performances and her “fun, human, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen).

Born into a military family, Vincent spent childhood moving along the East Coast and United Kingdom, where she spent her spare time singing along to Frank Sinatra and Britney Spears. The one constant was music.

Today, Vincent has become an accomplished bandleader, using her theatrical chops to bring drama, comedy and poise to the stage.

In 2023, she released her sophomore album "About Last Night," mixing jazz standards, vintage blues, and her own fresh originals. This release has garnered critical attention from fans and music critics locally and nationwide, including a write-up in DownBeat Magazine. Her next album, "Little Black Book," featuring jazz and pop originals will be out April 17, 2026.

Her upcoming album of original music, Little Black Book, was featured in The Star Tribune as one of the Top Albums of 2025. Her work has been featured in DownBeat Magazine, and AmericanaUK praised her voice as “Amy Winehouse had she gone full-tilt jazz.”