Leonard Patton has been singing, styling and scatting his way into the hearts of jazz and music lovers everywhere. A dynamic singer with an innate ability to connect with his audience, Leonard joins us at the Monarch backed by bass, piano, and his own cajon to sing from his extensive repertoire of jazz standards and samba tunes in program entitled "Love, Life, and Song". While Leonard can be seen throughout the year in lead roles at Lamb’s Players Theater (San Diego), he has also performed and recorded with such notable artists as Peter Sprague, Holly Hoffman, Mike Wofford, Bill Cunliffe, Jetro Da Silva (Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder).  As lead singer of LP and the Vinyl, Patton appears on their debut CD Heard and Seen, which has achieved rave reviews worldwide. Leonard Patton's rich, smoky voice and unique style will enchant audiences of all ages!

Leonard Patton, vocals and cajon

Rob Thorsen, bass

Ed Kornhauser, keyboard