Leon Parker

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Leon Parker (right) with bassist Sean Smith (2007)

Leon Parker (born August 21, 1965 in White Plains , New York ) is an American jazz drummer .

biography

Parker began playing the drums at the age of 11 and enjoyed a classical education in his youth. Under the guidance of Barry Harris , he devoted himself to the study of jazz. His debut album, he took with Harvie S on. He went on tour with Sheila Jordan and performed a. a. with Kenny Barron . His wife Lisa is a flautist who toured Portugal and Spain with him in 1989. He is known for reducing his drum kit; sometimes he only worked with cymbals. Currently (2018) he plays in a trio with Peter Bernstein and Doug Weiss .

His best-selling album to date, Awakening , was recorded on Columbia Records in 1998 and made it into the Top 20 of Billboard's Top Jazz Albums .

Discography

  • Duo of Charlie Hunter and Leon Parker (audio CD, Epicure - 1999)
  • Above & Below by Leon Parker (Audio CD, Columbia - 1994)
  • Belief by Leon Parker (Audio CD, Columbia - 1996)
  • Awakening by Leon Parker (Audio CD, Columbia - 1998)
  • The Simple Life by Leon Parker (Audio CO, Label M - 2001)

Web links

credentials

  1. ^ All Music
personal data
SURNAME Parker, Leon
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American jazz drummer
DATE OF BIRTH August 21, 1965
PLACE OF BIRTH White Plains , New York