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1969-72 he opened for Chicago, Humble Pie, 3 nights with the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Savoy Brown, Renaissance , Sha-Na- Na, NRBQ, Seatrain, Mott the Hoople and others.
Performed for crowds as large as 15,000.
Lived and performed London in 1972 after befriending members of Mott the Hoople during a show in NJ.
Played in the London Based Brunning Hall/Sunflower blues band featuring former members of Savoy Brown and Fleetwood Mac.
Turned down invitation to join Chrysalis Records artists UFO due to prior commitments.
Returned to USA for 1973 with one trip back to London for consideration of membership in formation of Bad Company.
Performed in "Buff" (formerly Patti LaBelle's band) with renowned bassist Carmine Rojas (Rod Stewart/Joe Bonamassa/David Bowie, many others).
Returned to his blues roots playing with Jukerockers in the early-mid 1980's.
Member of the Dukes of Destiny from 1986-98 and 2011 to January 2018.
Appeared on several recordings with the Dukes and issued two Galvanizers CD's, most recently 2016.
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Steel Pan Jazz Virtuoso Leon Foster Thomas Releases Uplifting New Album 'Calasanitus'
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
March 2023 marks the release of Calasanitus, the new album by Leon Foster Thomas. As one of the leading steel pan jazz virtuosos in the world, Foster has gained global recognition via a plethora of accolades including winning both the solo and duet competitions at the World Steelband Music Festival, as well as releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums, most recently Metamorphosis on respected label Ropadope Records. Now he is set to showcase his inimitable talent once again, with ...
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Josh Nelson Releases "Discoveries" on Steel Bird Music, September 6
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Michael Bloom Media Relations
With his fifth album as a leader, Los Angeles-based pianist-composer- arranger Josh Nelson continues to broaden his scope with a fresh and wholly personal take on the jazz tradition. Brimming with stimulating ideas and chock-full of sterling solos from his very capable crew, Discoveries sets the bar higher than Nelson's previous acclaimed albums: 2007's Let It Go and 2009's I Hear A Rhapsody. Nelson also points to visionary writers Jules Verne and H.G. Wells as cornerstones for this project. “This ...
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Derek Smith Unites Steel Pan and Vibraphone in an Album That Captures the Musical Expression of Latin Jazz Masters
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Michael Ricci
In his second album, Derek Smith pays tribute to legendary musicians who developed the infectious rhythms and sounds that have come to define Latin jazz. The spirit of this genre is innovation, and Smith exemplifies that spirit in Latin Expression by uniting the melodic brightness of the steel drum with the soulful resonance of the vibraphone. Smith uses the unique instrumentation to capture the musical expression of Latin jazz masters, such as Rafael Hernandez, Mario Bauza, Antonio Carlos Jobim and ...
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Tom Brumley Steel Guitarist for Buck Owens and Rick Nelson Dies
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Michael Ricci
Steel guitarist Tom Brumley, known as a perfectionist with an instantly recognizable sound, also spent 10 years in Rick Nelsons band.
Tom Brumley, a legendary steel guitarist who contributed to the “Bakersfield sound" of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos in the 1960s before spending 10 years performing with Rick Nelson, has died. He was 73. Brumley died Tuesday at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, eight days after suffering a heart attack, said his wife, Rolene Brumley.
During his years ...
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Don Helms Steel Guitarist for Hank Williams Dies
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Michael Ricci
Don Helms, was the last surviving member of Hank Williams' band, the Drifting Cowboys, and played at the country music titan's side for the better part of a decade, from 1943 until Williams' death at age 29 on the way to a New Year's Day 1953 performance in Canton, Ohio.
Don Helms, the steel guitarist whose aching instrumental cry gave musical voice to the anguish and the joy in virtually all the key recordings by country music titan Hank Williams, ...
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Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, Saturday, November 12th at Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm
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All About Jazz
November 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, November 12th Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar 2257 1st Avenue at E. 116th Street Call for reservations: 212-348-7818 No Minimum, No Cover Barbara performs with Marc Puricelli (piano/keys), Patience Higgins (tenor sax), Kenny Wessel (guitar) and Sam Gresham (drums). This band ROCKS but the music is pure JAZZ... “There's warmth and sunshine in every performance ...
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Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, Saturday, November 12th at Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm
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All About Jazz
October 25, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, November 12th Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar 2257 1st Avenue at E. 116th Street Call for reservations: 212-348-7818 No Minimum, No Cover Barbara performs with Marc Puricelli (piano/keys), Patience Higgins (tenor sax), Kenny Wessel (guitar) and Sam Gresham (drums). This band ROCKS but the music is pure JAZZ... “There's warmth and sunshine in every performance ...
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Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, June 18th at Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm
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All About Jazz
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Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, June 18th at Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm
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All About Jazz
June 1, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Barbara Steel Jazz Band Saturday, June 18th Sets: 8, 9 and 10pm Orbit East Harlem Restaurant & Bar 2257 1st Avenue at E. 116th Street Call for reservations: 212-348-7818 No Minimum, No Cover
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AC Steel
Location: Philadelphia
Instrument: Guitar, electric
