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Biography:
Singer/songwriter Janeen Leah grew up in
Denver listening to Sarah McLachlan, Cocteau Twins, Jeff Buckley,
Depeche
Mode, Jellyfish, Led Zeppelin, The Sundays, Harry Connick Jr. and
Heart. Along with her love of these contemporary and
diverse artists/bands, Janeen also has a love for Jazz greats such
as Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Her own unique musical style combines dynamic vocals, sophisticated
musical structure and meaningful lyrics. Fans have
commented that Janeen's energetic and engaging performances draw the
audience in to her sonic realm. Says one fan,
"Janeen uses sound the way painters use colors - its like her
music exists in its own world, and when you hear it, you want to be
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"Another Janeen Leah enthusiast said, "I
think anyone can relate to her songs. They have a great
pop appeal, yet they are
sophisticated enough to challenge your ear,
kind of like Sting. I can definitely see her appealing to
a massive audience."
During high school she trained with Susan Draus (producer,
composer/arranger Vices, New York City), who helped Janeen
develop her talents and encouraged her to pursue her dream of a
career in music. At the age of 18, she left Denver and
headed to Hollywood on her own with her guitar in tow and enrolled
in Musicians Institute. There she recorded her debut
EP ‘Melting in Hazel’ with up-and-coming engineer Jeremy Oswin,
(whose credits include work on the soundtracks for
Titanic and The Grinch) and accomplished producer Tommy Reeves.
Janeen is an experienced professional singer, both in live and
studio settings. Her credits include: live back-up vocals for
recording artists PJ (Tidal Wave Records) and Kriya (Invengo
Records); studio back-ground vocals for up-and-coming hip-
hop group Numbs (Guapo Records); writing and recording collaboration
with Tushar Parte in India (Mythological Wine
Music, Bollywood) to create the single 'Wine of Consciousness' - an
east meets west vibe. Janeen has also worked with
New Zealand producer, Peter Kearns on tracks that are featured on
her new album. And Keven Brennan, talented musician
and engineer - whose credits include engineer work with Lisa Loeb,
Andy Georges (Jewel), Rick Rossi (The Brian Setzer
Band), Kevin Martin (Candlebox), Shane Endsley (Kneebody, Ani
DiFranco) - he recorded, mixed and mastered Janeen’s
new album as well as played sax on 4 songs.
Janeen is always writing, inspiration flows daily which results in
an ever growing catalog of songs.
Janeen is currently playing at clubs throughout the LA area with a
fan base growing steadily and rapidly. In either a full
band, high energy setting or an intimate, acoustic setting; Janeen's
fans are equally captivated. Copies of her well-received
debut EP ‘Melting in Hazel’ have sold out.
Janeen has just released a full album, ‘Time is Never Wasted’
(November 1, 2005) which includes new versions of selected
songs off of ‘Melting in Hazel’ as well as nine new songs and 'Wine
of Consciousness' as a bonus track. It is available now
at shows and online through CD Baby. |
