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Leon Jordan, Sr.
Since 1994 Leon Jordan Sr. has performed teaching workshops and master classes for; The School District of Philadelphia, Trenton Community Music School, Mt Airy Cultural Center, Christina Cultural Arts Center, Graterford Prison, the Jazz Institute of New Jersey and several local and out-of-state colleges. His ensemble conducts A Jazz Journey for Youth assembly program, Fundamentals of Jazz residency, and jazz and percussion workshop sessions. Leon has been a presenter with Musicopia’s roster since 2002, and currently leads several ensembles including the bucket drumming ensemble which can include 50 or more students. His workshops have developed pioneering teaching techniques for special needs students and brain injured adults that have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and duplicated nationally.
Leon is currently the founder and leader of the Renaissance Orchestra, a special events band based in Philadelphia.
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Maci Miller: Nine
by Richard J Salvucci
jny:Philadelphia-based singer Maci Miller gives her audience a variety of looks, all of them good. On first hearing, Blossom Dearie, but then, Blossom Dearie was Blossom Dearie. No one ever sounded quite like her. Then again, there is some mid 1960s Nancy Wilson, hushed, clipped, all business. On reflecting that Dearie and Wilson an odd combination do make, one just listens and stops thinking influences, other than eclectic." Or maybe Billie Holiday, if Miller is in the mood. A Philly ...
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Drums
Location
Philadelphia
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
The Nearness of You
From: NineBy Leon Jordan, Sr.