Michael Leonhart is an American trumpeter, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist recognized for his versatile contributions to jazz, pop, and classical music. Born on April 21, 1974, in New York City, he emerged from a family deeply rooted in music; his father is the renowned bassist Jay Leonhart. Michael showed prodigious talent early on, attending the Manhattan School of Music and making history by becoming the youngest Grammy Award recipient at age 17 as a featured soloist on the album “Miles Davis & Quincy Jones Live at Montreux.”

Leonhart has since forged a remarkable career, not only as a performer but also as a bandleader and arranger, seamlessly blending genres and working with an illustrious array of artists spanning from Steely Dan, with whom he has toured and recorded extensively, to Yoko Ono. As a solo artist, his discography has grown increasingly eclectic and adventurous, as exemplified by releases like "The Chase (Strings Attached)," which showcases his orchestral leanings, and "The Alchemy EP," reflecting his interest in blending electronic textures with traditional instrumentation. His work often exhibits a thoughtful and cinematic quality, a testament to his skill in creating evocative soundscapes that resonate with his listeners.