# Minneapolis Jazz Singer Leslie Vincent Talks Little Black Book (2026) & Her Career

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Published: 2026-04-23T11:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Minneapolis-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Leslie Vincent. We dive into her 2026 album Little Black Book, a captivating release that showcases her lyrical imagination, warm alto tone, and magnetic presence as one of today’s most distinctive jazz voices. Her award-winning songs explore modern-day questions while staying deeply rooted in the traditions of jazz, swing, and blues. With a sound that blends classic influences and contemporary storytelling, Leslie creates music that feels both timeless and fresh. Beyond the stage, she is a passionate arts advocate and collaborative artist, known for performances that embrace cross-genre interpretation and foster a welcoming, deeply personal connection with audiences. In this interview, we cover: The story behind Little Black Book Her songwriting process and lyrical themes Blending jazz, swing, and blues traditions Her evolution as a vocalist and performer The role of collaboration and advocacy in her career 🎶 Get the album:https://leslievincent.bandcamp.com/album/little-black-book If you love vocal jazz, modern songwriting, and artists who honor tradition while pushing forward, this is a must-watch. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Neon Jazz interviews. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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