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Leon Parker

dr, *1965 US, New York City
Musician / Composer of Jazz

Leon Parker (born August 21, 1965 in White Plains, New York) is a jazz percussionist and composer. He studied drums from age 11 and had classical training in his teens. He went on to study jazz under the tutelage of Barry Harris. His recording debut would be with Harvie S. His first wife Lisa is a flautist and he had worked with her musically. He often plays minimalist drum kits, sometimes consisting of only one cymbal.His 1998 album, Awakening (Columbia Records) made it to 20th at Billboard (magazine)'s "Top Jazz albums."

     
Instruments
  • Drums
  • Percussion
  • Cymbals
  • Vocals
  • Congas
Popular Tracks   
Ray Of Light on Belief by Leon Parker
Recess on Duo by Charlie Hunter & Leon Parker
Calypso For Grandpa on Duo by Charlie Hunter & Leon Parker
Village Song: Africa on Belief by Leon Parker
From This Moment On on Consenting Adults by Various Artists
Calling Out on Belief by Leon Parker
Do That Then on Duo by Charlie Hunter & Leon Parker
Awakening on Awakening by Leon Parker
All My Life on Awakening by Leon Parker
Close Your Eyes on Belief by Leon Parker

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Band Members
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
The Simple LifeLeon Parker2001Album
MTB - Consenting AdultsBrad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Peter Bernstein, Larry Grenadier, Leon Parker2000Album
DuoCharlie Hunter / Leon Parker1999Album
AwakeningLeon Parker1998Album
BeliefLeon Parker1996Album
Above & BelowLeon Parker1994Album
ChoicesDewey Redman / Joshua Redman With Cameron Brown / Leon Parker1992Album
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