Biography

Described by Relix Magazine as an artist with “a loyal, cross-generational audience that hugs the hippie, hipster, coffee shop and society crowds,” Leslie Mendelson's timeless musicality and evocative songwriting cuts a wide swath. All Music writes that Leslie evokes “1970s songwriter influences in the vein of Carole King and Carly Simon,” while The Aquarian declares she is “the closest thing one can get to a truly honest musical experience.” 
 In 2020, Leslie released her latest album, 'If You Can't Say Anything Nice.' It will be followed in 2021 by a handful of solo acoustic singles, including a evocative cover of Joni Mitchell's "People's Parties." Her previous work, includes a duet with Jackson Browne on the single "A Human Touch" for documentary film, ‘5B,’ released in 2019, as well as two previous albums, 2009's Grammy-nominated debut ‘Swan Feathers’ and 2017 collection, ‘Love & Murder.’ 
 If Leslie Mendelson’s only collaboration with a legendary musician was Jackson Browne, it would be a worthy point to celebrate. What’s truly telling is that Leslie has also drawn the attention of The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir who recorded a duet with her on Roy Orbison's standard, “Blue Bayou,” while no less than classic rock royalty The Who invited her to open two shows at Madison Square Garden. With some of music’s most legitimate voices seeking Leslie out, it leaves no doubt the rarefied air she inhabits as an artist.