'The Interviews'
This 2025 series features interviews with people who performed and recorded with Leigh over the years, beginning with Little Queenie & the Percolators, to her final CD, “Waking Up in Dreamland”.
Each episode features an extensive interview with one of the key players in Leigh's musical journey. We talk about their relationship with Leigh, their shared musical experiences, and that wonderful time in New Orleans music history from the mid 70’s to mid 80’s.
Photo: Jazz Poetry Group, circa 1977
John Magnie (holding his son), Ramsey McLean, Ron Cuccia, Charles Neville, Leigh, and Ricky Sebastian
EPISODE 1: 'The 45'
John Magnie
Little Queenie & the Percolators; The Subdudes
Interview highlights:
The creation and recording of Little Queenie & The Percolators only record release - the 45, which featured My Darlin' New Orleans backed with Wild Natives.
EPISODE 2: JImmy's
Jimmy Anselmo
Jimmys (New Orleans)
Interview highlights:
Having Little Queenie & The Percolators play at the club's opening on April 8, 1978, plus other dates that Leigh and the Percs played over the years.
EPISODE 3: MAGNIE & HARRIS
John Magnie
Little Queenie & the Percolators; The Subdudes
Interview highlights:
How John and Leigh met, how their collaboration developed, writing songs together, and the formation of Little Queenie & the Percolators.
EPISODE 4: THE JAZZ POETRY GROUP
Ricky Sebastian
Drummer, the Jazz Poetry Group
(first of a 3-part series)
Interview highlights:
How Ricky met Leigh, the New Orleans club scene during that time, and a discussion of one of the tracks from the 'Jazz Town' LP.
