Leslie Odom Jr (album)

Leslie Odom Jr.
Studio album by Leslie Odom, Jr.
Released August 12, 2014
Genre Showtunes/Jazz
Label CD Baby

Leslie Odom Jr is the self-titled debut album of actor and singer Leslie Odom, Jr..

Creation and Release

Known for his recurring roles on CSI: Miami, Vanished, and Big Day, and his roles in Rent and Leap of Faith on Broadway, Odom started a Kickstarter page for the album, raising $40,791 for the project.[1] Recording began in April 2013 and ended in February 2014.[2] The album was released through CD Baby on August 12, 2014, after multiple promotional concerts at the Public Theater.[3] The album received positive reviews. David Clarke of Broadwayworld.com said "Fans and newcomers alike can revel in the glory of his decadently jazzy debut solo album, and after just one listen, I'm sure that you'll be hooked... There is a crisp smoothness to Leslie Odom Jr.'s voice that is entirely fascinating, and his self-titled debut album puts his instrument on full display."[4] Despite the positive reception, the album did not sell well, and is not available on iTunes, however the whole album is available for streaming on Soundcloud.[5]

Track listing

The album consists of nine songs:[6]

  1. Look for the Silver Lining from Sally
  2. Joey, Joey, Joey from Most Happy Fella
  3. Cheer Up Charlie from Willy Wonka
  4. Love Look Away from Flower Drum Song
  5. The Guilty Ones from Spring Awakening
  6. I Know That You Know by Nat King Cole
  7. Sarah
  8. Song for the Asking by Simon & Garfunkel
  9. Wild is the Wind by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington

References

  1. ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leslieodomjr/leslie-odom-jr-debut-album-project
  2. ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leslieodomjr/leslie-odom-jr-debut-album-project/posts/697563
  3. ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leslieodomjr/leslie-odom-jr-debut-album-project/posts/457484
  4. ↑ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-CD-Reviews-Leslie-Odom-Jrs-LESLIE-ODOM-JR-Gives-All-the-Heart-201408221
  5. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/borderlight-entertainment/sets/leslie-odom-jr
  6. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Leslie-Odom-Jr/dp/B00N45NDA2
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