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Leon Foster Thomas Quintet at The Arts Garage

Courtesy of Kimberly C Chmura | Posted on January 9, 2017

Where

The Arts Garage
94 Ne 2nd Ave
Delray Beach, FL
Map
(561) 450-6357

When

Fri, January 13, 2017
8:00 pm

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Musicians

Kenneth Jimenez
bass, acoustic
David Leon
saxophone, alto
Jean Caze
trumpet
Leon Foster Thomas
drums, steel

About

Leon Foster Thomas will be at Arts Garage in Delray Beach, Jan 13 at 8 PM, featuring Martin Bejerano (piano), Kenneth Jimenez (bass), Harvel Nakundi (drums), David Leon (tenor sax), and Special Guest Jean Caze (trumpet.)

Having performed for audiences worldwide, Leon Foster Thomas is a unique force in modern jazz. The New York Amsterdam News has described his playing as “riveting, his artistry as unrivaled and his stage personality as dominant.” His virtuosic playing of the Steel Pan has enabled him to connect emotionally with the listener on every level. This World Steelband Music Festival Soloist and Duet Champion of 2002 and 2004, has worked with artists such as: Melton Mustafa, Nathan Davis, James Moody, Richard Smallwood, Hugh Masekela, Kevin Mahogany, Nicole Henry, Abraham Laboriel, Sammy Figueroa, Igor Butman, Len Boogsie Sharpe, Ken Professor Philmore, Ray Holman, Dolly Parton, Cyril Neville, Slinger Francisco Mighty Sparrow, 3 Canal, Etienne Charles, Winston Bailey Mighty Shadow, David Rudder, Richard Bailey, and James Polk, to name a few. ...

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