I am a singer and songwriter. I perform original music and covers in the genres of Jazz, Soul, R&B, Rock&Roll, Classic Rock, singer/songwriter and pop. I am a New York City resident, but love to travel and am willing to travel for events. I am excited to provide entertainment at your next event!
Leah and her guitarist Noe sang/played at my wedding ceremony and reception and added SO much to the romantic yet playful ambience I had going on. Her voice is absolutely gorgeous and flexible, accommodating jazzy/soul numbers to indie and pop numbers alike. She was extremely communicative and helpful in choosing songs, playlists and had great suggestions that made my wedding absolutely perfect
Thank you so much Leah and Noe!!
Leah was unfortunately already booked but she was able to recommend someone great for my event. Great communication and super friendly! Would highly recommend!
Leah performed at a private birthday party event that I threw last minute for my partner. Leah was very flexible and communicative beforehand, helped provide lighting options, and willing to work with us based on our location, budget, and other needs. The performance was beautiful - Leah is an incredibly talented and lovely singer, and many of my guests were asking how to book such an amazing singer for their own future events! All in all, everything exceeded my expectations and we had the perfect event!
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She was very professional. beautiful voice she sing for me in my home & i had a 4 year old running around touching her stuff & wanting to take the stage like 4 years old do. She includes her in the performance & never miss a beat with the songs. Stage presence was amazing. She talked to us & asked about request we had. Overall experience was dynamic & i am gonna use her again for future services .
Leah was absolutely amazing to work with. I wanted a very rustic bluesy type theme engagement party. Nothing too loud very just laid-back. She was so great that the venue even asked me for her info so they can add her to their list. One of the first compliments out of everyone’s mouth was how amazing the band was. Thank you guys so much for making it such a special evening. Anyone who hires them will not be disappointed!!
From the moment I contacted Leah, she was incredibly energetic, engaging and a delight to work with. I was looking for a duet to perform at my parent's surprise Anniversary and was hoping to find talented singers that were willing to learn some of their favourite songs to mark the occasion. Leah was incredibly flexible and said that she would be able to accommodate - not only finding a partner, but learning the songs in a limited period of time. Given it was my first event to book, she was also very helpful in guiding me through the process and responding to all of my questions quickly. What a beautiful talent and person - and a great experience!
LEAH...is a SUPERSTAR. She is so worthy of praise.. a FABULOUS job at my mom's funeral. She was our Diana Ross. I hope she is available for a happier occasion. She was graceful.. humble... helpful... thoughtful.... PERFECTION. My family and guess loved ❤ ♥ 💕 💗 💖 her so much. God sent an Angel and bless us with melodies .... a voice from heaven. Thank you so much, Leah. Thank you 😊.
Leah was AMAZING!! We had a last minute booking, and Leah was kind enough to accommodate all of our requests and needs. She was punctual, professional, and kind to everyone! Everyone loved her, she was great!! Thanks, Leah!!
So I was looking for a male singer to sing 2 songs to someone I cared about and good not be with on her birthday. Leah had answered my ad not knowing I needed a male. When I responded that I wanted a male singer she replied she would help me find one. And she did quickly. I hired Timothy Smith. My girl and all her friends loved him. Thought he was great and wanted to know if he was single. Very reliable and he did a great job I saw the video. So thank you to Leah and Tim.
Leah was great to work with, she was on time and prepared every single week. She has a great spirit and attitude about her, always willing to serve and help those around her. Her voice is beautiful and she plays the keys very well. We loved having her lead at our church while she lived in Boston.
Leah was our musical guest at our wedding. She performed a beautiful spanglish rendition of "Stand By Me". We were very impressed by her musical abilities and also how she fluently sang in Spanish. Definitely a wonderful addition to our special day! Thank you so much!
It was an absolute pleasure having her bring her voice and style to Taste of Soul NC in July of 2019. Her energy was amazing and she had the voice to match. Everyone enjoyed her selection of songs and she was a joy to work with. A true Professional Artist. Highly recommended for any event. She is a crowd pleaser.
Ms. Leah Hinton was the main attraction at the 2019 Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) event at the Henderson Institute Histirical Museum in Hendrrson, NC. She was such an excellent performer that she was booked again for the 2020 JAM event in April. You will not be disappointed with her performance!
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Smooth sounds of Jazz, Soul and R&B originals and hits that people love to sing along to. With some upbeat hots included. Duo or full band.
or
An upbeat show of Motown covers with some Rock&Roll covers and some slow jams. Duo or full band.
Whatever is requested.
Leah Hinton, singer/songwriter, musician, entertainer, teacher and Berklee College of Music graduate. She is also a nominee for the New England Music Awards 2018 Jazz Act of the Year. Her new single 'Teach Me' latest EP entitled 'SonKissed' are available on all purchasing and streaming platforms. Her sound is Jazz influenced music and Neo-Soul vibes with a positive message about love and life. She has been performing along the East Coast and writing new music. She is currently writing and recording new music. She has great things in store for her in the near future and much music and passion to share with the world. She looks forward to providing entertainment for your next event!
I am open to song requests. I can perform solo with my keyboard, as a duo, as a trio, full band or big band. All depends on requests, travel and budget.
| January 08, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Worship Service |
| September 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
| May 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
| July 02, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 06, 2020 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| September 04, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Surprise |
| August 08, 2020 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| June 24, 2020 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 21, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Birthday Party |
Jazz Originals
Jazz Standards
Oldies, but Goodies(Motown Hits)
R&B Classics
R&B Originals
Classic Rock Hits
Singer/Songwriter Originals
Jesus Christ, my parents, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Minnie Riperton, Dianne Reeves, Lisa Fischer, Sammy Davis Jr., Sade, Anita O’day, India Arie, Erykah Badu, Adele, Diana Ross, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Robin Thicke, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Esperanza Spalding, Miles Davis, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, Sounds of Blackness, Take 6, Gretchen Parlato, and Quincy Jones just to name a few.
PA, Microphone(I can provide, but preferred), Microphone Stand Quarter Inch Cable (I can provide, but preferred), XLR Cable (I can provide, but preferred)
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