Leon Foster Thomas Quintet at The Arts Garage

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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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.

Arts Garage is located in Delray Beach at 94 NE 2nd Ave. Tickets are $30-40-45 at artsgarage.org or (561) 450-6357. Courtesy of KCC Productions.

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