Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - LEO & LEO (2025)

Leonor Watling, renowned actress and singer, embarks on a new musical adventure alongside musician and composer Leo Sidran. Leo & Leo is the result of a mutual admiration that has developed over time. Watling, known for her work with the band Marlango, discovered Leo’s talent through her fascination with his father, the poet and musician Ben Sidran. Meanwhile, Leo, a fan of Leonor’s acting, connected with her music thanks to Marlango and his friendship with Jorge Drexler, the Uruguayan singer-songwriter and Watling’s husband.

From that moment on, they started planning to record together, working on original songs by Leo, sung by Leonor and played alongside The Groovy French Band (Max Darmon, Paul Sany & Romain Bouiges). In September 2024, over three magical days at Estudio Uno (Madrid), they recorded a selection of songs from Leo’s discography, along with two original compositions written specifically for the project. With guest appearances from mutual friends including Kevin Johansen & Jorge Drexler, their debut album, called simply "Leo & Leo".

This duo combines Leo’s songs, performed by Leonor’s captivating voice, with the accompaniment of The Groovy French Band, featuring Max Darmon on bass, Paul Sany on keyboards, and Romain Bouiges on drums. The result is a highly sophisticated musical experience, marked by a velvet sound that seduces from the first beat.

“LEO & LEO position themselves as a sophisticated and cross-border project, where the soul of jazz, elegant pop, and introspective storytelling go hand in hand.” (YTI Magazine, Spain)

Leonor Watling, vocals
Leo Sidran, guitar, vocals
Max Darmon, bass
Romain Bouiges, drums
Paul Sany, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes
Moses Patrou, percussion
Michael Leonhart, trumpet
John Ellis, saxophone
Jacob Garchik, trombone

Recorded by Pablo Pulido (assisted by Julen Zaldua) at Estudio Uno, Colmenar Viejo (Madrid)
Additional recording by Hector Coulon at Electric Poodle, Brooklyn
Mixed and Mastered by Matias Cella at Cocochela Estudios, Buenos Aires
Produced by Leo Sidran

TRACKLIST

1. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - The Art of Conversation
2. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Wake Up SoSo
3. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Entre chien et loup
4. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Light
5. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - It's Never Too Late
6. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Nobody Kisses Anymore
7. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Somehow They Understand
8. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - What's Trending
9. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Hanging by a Thread
10. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - Tonight Someone Is Me
11. Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran - This Too Shall Pass