Leslie has forged a central role in the Chicago music scene, thriving on her versatility as a musician and performer. She has been praised by many of Chicago’s top media outlets, being described as an “edgy and adventurous jazz and rock singer” (Neil Tesser, the Examiner) and an “Exquisite vocalist… (who has) mastered genres as vast as soul, melodic jazz, scat, rock and atonal experimentation…”(Lucia Mauro, Chicago Tribune). This EP features Leslie’s voice and songwriting alongside three incredibly creative and diverse musicians: Jim Tashjian (District 97, Miss Remember) on guitar, Bryan Doherty (Digital Tape Machine, Hood Smoke, Ex Senators) on bass, and Michael Caskey (Eastern Blok, Hood Smoke, the Claudettes, Outertown) on drums. These four musicians come together with individuality and character, bringing the musical experience that is Brite Lite… glimpses of rock, jazz, pop, and spontaneity. brite lite EP Mastered by: Jonathan Pines at Private Studios, Urbana, IL (03.01.13) Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by: Anthony Gravino A SIDE TO YOU lyrics/music by Leslie Beukelman Leslie Beukelman - vocals Jim Tashjian - guitars Bryan Doherty - bass Michael Caskey - drums and cymbals Anothony Gravino - tambourine/vocals DAY BREAK lyrics/music by Leslie Beukelman strings arranged by Rob Clearfield Leslie Beukelman - vocals Jim Tashjian - guitar/vocals Bryan Doherty - bass Michael Caskey - drums and cymbals Chihsuan Yang - violin Lilianna Wosko - cello Rob Clearfield - rhodes/organ B SIDE YOU'RE FAKIN lyrics/music by Leslie Beukelman Leslie Beukelman - vocals Jim Tashjian - guitar/vocals Bryan Doherty - bass Michael Caskey - drums and cymbals/organ Anthony Gravino - guitar GOT TO HAVE YOU lyrics/music by Kris Kristofferson arrangement by Leslie Beukelman and the boys of Brite Lite Leslie Beukelman - vocals Jim Tashjian - guitar/vocals Bryan Doherty - bass Michael Caskey - drums and cymbals