Born in Warren, Ohio, LeeAnn Ledgerwood began studying piano at the age of four. She received intensive classical training which included four years of study with renowned concert pianist Grant Johanessen. After completing her college training at Berklee in Boston, she moved to New York City. Since the early 80s LeeAnn Ledgerwood has been one of the most sought after musicians both on the New York and international scenes. In addition to leading her own groups, she has had longstanding collaboration with such top musicians as Red Mitchell, George Mraz, Eddie Gomez, Jeremy Steig to mention only a few. She has toured as a featured soloist in the Eddie Gomez group in Europe and the United States. Her trio was featured at the 1999 JVC Festival in New York City. LeeAnn Ledgerwood is also a dedicated teacher and is the recipient of Distinguished University Teaching Award of 1997 from the New School where she teaches jazz piano and composition courses.