After living in Los Angeles for many years, jazz vocalist Leslie Leslie and her husband pianist Gerard Hagen followed a dream and relocated to Paris. They have collectively recorded eight CD's which have received international radio airplay and have been distributed worldwide. Their tours have taken them to Europe, Asia, Africa and throughout the U.S. including venues in London, Paris, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Leslie has been a featured vocalist with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, Jazz Tap Ensemble and has performed with members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Gerard is active as a performer, arranger and was an associate professor of jazz piano at Saddleback College in southern California. He currently teaches at IMEP College of Music in Paris. www.surfcovejazz.com "Funky Ella" is their new six piece band based in Paris which features a wide ranging repertoire. Think equal parts "Ella" & "Aretha". www.funkyella.com