Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class performing “The Leisure Class” written by Andy Bean. This video was shot at Joe’s Pub in NYC on March 29, 2010 by Oona Maya. Conjuring a unique blend of ragtime Dixieland red hot gypsy jazz, The Leisure Class is the hardest relaxing band in show business. Formed in the Berkshire Mountains with the aim to play classic jazz influenced by their diverse backgrounds in Americana, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, and Opera, The Leisure Class debuted at Joes Pub in New York City in late 2009. Fronted by Lauren Ambrose and featuring members of The Two Man Gentleman Band, The Hunger Mountain Boys, The Hot Sardines, and the Blue Ribbon Boys, the Leisure Class are soulful and funky, yet humble interpreters of song. Featuring: Lauren Ambrose – Vocals, Piano, Shruti Box, Divot Stomping Kip Beacco Clarinet, Guitar, Sommelier Andy Bean Banjo, Tenor Guitar, Vocals, Biathlon Matt Downing – Double Bass, Coxswain Lyon Graulty Saxophone, Antiquing Brian Kantor Drums, Formula 1 Driving Evan Palazzo Piano, Accordion, Foxhunting Additional bio for Lauren Ambrose: With extensive experience in theater, television and film, Lauren Ambrose is one of the most versatile and poised actors of her generation. Ambrose most recently starred as Queen Marie in the Broadway revival of Eugene Ionescos tragicomedy, Exit the King, opposite Susan Sarandon and Geoffrey Rush. Directed by Neil Armfield and originally written in 1962, the adaptation follows King Berenger …
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