Lenny Solomon

	1. Swonderful 2. They Can't Take That Away From Me 3. A Foggy Day 4. Stike Up The Band 5. Lady Be Good 6. How Long Has This Been Going On? 7. Liza 8. The Man I Love 9. But Not For Me 10. Fascinatin' Rhythm 11. Rhapsody In Blue 12. Bess (You Is My Woman) 13. Slap That Bass 14. Our Love Is Here To Stay
The Gershwin Sessions

Hailed as a "pleasure to discover" by the LA Jazz Scene, performances of the Lenny Solomon Trio (and Quintet) are "packed full of swing, polish and enthusiasm". Featuring "Canada’s premiere violinist", whose touches of humour endear the jazzman to the crowd, as does his warm personality and easy-going charm. But what captivates and impresses everybody to the point where they literally yell for more, is Solomon’s virtuosity on violin."

Throughout, Lenny has been sought after for his unique and exciting playing style on the violin. He was a Juno Award winner in the seventies as a member of the pop duo, Myles & Lenny. He was also a founding member of the popular ensemble, Quintessence. His ability to cross styles has made him one of the most popular performers in Canada.

Lenny’s debut CD, After You’ve Gone was released internationally in 1992 to rave reviews. He now returns with his second CD The Gershwin Sessions on the JAZZ INSPIRATION Records label. Inspired by Lenny’s love and fascination with the great composer, George Gershwin, the CD features his regulars: guitarist Reg Schwager and bassist Shelley Berger, with Pianist Phil Dwyer and drummer Barry Romberg. One of Lenny’s favorite tracks "A Foggy Day" features Guido Basso on flugelhorn.

Winner of "Violinist Of The Year" at The Jazz Report Awards for the last three years, Lenny appeared with the Toronto and Winnipeg Symphonies as featured guest artist with his extremely successful "Symphony Pops" show. He has signed with the prestigious Columbia Artists Management in New York City. When Lenny is not touring with his group, he is one of Canada’s busiest studio musicians performing or recording with such diverse artists as Liza Minelli, Anne Murray, John McDermott, Nigel Kennedy, Raffi, Prairie Oyster, Led Zeppelin, Ruby Braff and Peter Appleyard.

A member of a highly respected musical family, Lenny’s father was a principal violinist of the Toronto Symphony and his sister is one of Canada’s busiest composers for film and television. His early training with violinists Albert Pratz and Steven Staryk, combined with his love of jazz has helped Lenny develop into one of the best jazz violinists on the scene. He is continuing in the dynamic tradition of Stephane Grappelli, Jean Luc Ponty and Joe Venuti.

"Solid swing… delightful outing…plenty to enjoy here."

Geoff Chapman Toronto Star

"…packed full of swing…(played) with polish and a respectable enthusiasm… Solomon lets his axe really sing."

Roger Levesque Edmonton Journal

Lenny Solomon continues to earn his place at centre stage…When they are allowed to stretch out together, there is a dazzling complexity to their sound in which Lenny’s exceptional violin playing is just one element."

Toronto Sun

"surprising force"

Globe & Mail

"…winning combination…not just A Tribute to Jazz Violin, but a tribute to three great musicians."

The Observer

"Lenny Solomon emerged as one of the best jazz violinists to be heard in a long time."

Daily Mercury

"…a near capacity audience spontaneously applauded its way through a two-hour concert of what the audience seemed to agree was great entertainment."

The Intelligencer

Lenny Solomon

	1. Ol' Man River 2. Summertime 3. After You've Gone 4. Stay With Me 5. Georgia (On My Mind) 6. Cherokee 7. I Found A Million Dollar Baby 8. Goin' Places 9. Indiana 10. Bluesette 11. Frozen Rain 12. I Found A New Baby 13. Stompin' At Decca 14. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 15. Someone To Watch Over Me
After You've Gone

"Solid swing…plenty to enjoy here."

Geoff Chapman Toronto Star

"Packed full of swing…played with polish and respectable enthusiasm"

Edmonton Journal

"a winning combination"

The Observer

"Lenny Solomon has emerged as one of the best violinists in a long time"

The Daily Mercury

"Lenny Solomon continues to earn his place at center stage"

Globe & Mail

"Solomon is an expert player"

The Daily Gleaner.

This recording represents an unusually fruitful mix of younger and older jazz. "Myles and Lenny" which recorded two hit albums for Columbia Records in the 1970’s, one of which won the Juno award (Canada’s Grammy). Soloomon is one of the leading proponents of the art of jazz violin, whose great tradition includes such artists as Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Eddie South and Stuff Smith. Solomon, who comes from an extended family of classical artists, studied classical violin under Albert Pratz, formerly concertmaster with the Toronto Symphony. He has become best known throughout his work with the Lenny Solomo Trio, but has maintained an active studio career as session violinist, composer, arranger and record producer. One of his compositions "Frozen Rain" appears on the recording. Solomon had appeared and recorded with such diverse artists as Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Sylvia Tyson, Raffi, Led Zeppelin and Prairie Oyster.