Home » Search Center » Results: Leon Anderson

Results for "Leon Anderson"

Advanced search options

Results for pages tagged "Leon Anderson"...

Musician

Leon Anderson

Leon Anderson, Jr., Professor and Director of Jazz Studies, joined the Florida State University faculty in 1998. His musical experience includes that of a classical and jazz percussionist, educator, clinician, and composer. Anderson earned the B.A. degree in Music Education at Louisiana Tech University and the M.A. degree in Percussion Performance at Southeastern Louisiana University. His mentors have included Ellis Marsalis, Willis Delony, and Victor Goines of the New Orleans jazz scene, as well as the late bassist Ben Tucker. Anderson currently teaches drum set, jazz ensembles, jazz combo, and jazz history at the FSU College of Music.

Album

Live at Snug Harbor

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: P.J.'s; Lil' Miss Ariel; Lil' Froggy's Blues; Vengeance; Understanding; '88 to 1621; Essence of the Soldier; The Bruz of Ad2.

4

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jed Levy, Kandace Springs, Leon Anderson, Behn Gillece and more

Read "Jed Levy, Kandace Springs, Leon Anderson, Behn Gillece and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Charles Rouse, Jed Levy, Bill O'Connell, Doug Wyatt, Joe Lovano, Reginald Cyntje, Eric Scott Reed, Beatle Jazz, Royce Campbell, John Clayton, Jane Ira Bloom, Kandace Springs, George Colligan, Albare, Pete McGuinness, Marilyn Kleinberg, Leon Anderson, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Behn Gillece, Charles Chen, Greg Murphy, Saul Dautch, Greg Hopkins, Mark Masters, and ...

3

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Albare, Pete McGuinness, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee, Marilyn Kleinberg and more

Read "Albare, Pete McGuinness, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee, Marilyn Kleinberg and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! ... Fantastic music by Albare, Pete McGuinness, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee, Marilyn Kleinberg, Bob James & Dave Koz, Rob Clearfield, Dave Robbins, Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer, Leon Anderson, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Cyrus Chestnut, Rodney Jordan, Nnenna Freelon, Max Leake, Eric Alexander, Reid Hoyson, John Stein, The Empress, Steve Allee, ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kristina Koller, Stan Getz, and The Peddlers

Read "Kristina Koller, Stan Getz, and The Peddlers" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program features saxophones, organs, and pianos among other instruments. Musicians heard include Kristina Koller, Stan Getz, Phil Haynes, Sullivan Fortner, and the Peddlers. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Bergen Big Band “Canto Mai" ...

2

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Cortiñas, Muñeses, Wexler And More

Read "New Releases From Cortiñas, Muñeses, Wexler And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show we have a variety of new releases including latin jazz, classical crossover, and, live cuts. In addition a re-release of a classic album from Keith Jarrett and a dip in the archive for music from John Abercrombie and Julius Hemphill. I also continue my deep dive into the recent re-releases of Ivo Perelman's ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Shuffle Demons and more

Read "Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Shuffle Demons and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Shuffle Demons, Kevin Fort, Renegade Queens, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Jeremy Pelt, The Empress, MTB, Artemis. Christopher Boscole, Steve johns, Yellowjackets, Max Leake, Fred Hersch, WDR Big Band, Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, John Ellis, Chacho Ramirez, Diane Marino, Nels Cline, and ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

George Coleman, Reggie Watkins, Leon Anderson & Sean Nelson

Read "George Coleman, Reggie Watkins, Leon Anderson & Sean Nelson" reviewed by Joe Dimino


The 899th episode of Neon Jazz kicks off with a blast of energy, as trombonist Sean Nelson leads the charge with the New London Big Band, setting the tone with a fiery track from his brand-new 2025 album, Don't Stop Now. From there, we pay tribute to one of Sean's greatest inspirations--the legendary Harry James--before diving ...

5

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ballads, covers, orchestras, live recordings... and songs of unity and understanding.

Read "Ballads, covers, orchestras, live recordings... and songs of unity and understanding." reviewed by Andy Crowther


All new music, jazz from Leeds, London, Mexico, Manchester and more. Ballads, covers, orchestras, live recordings... and songs of unity and understanding. Playlist Noah Preminger “Someone To Watch Over Me" from Ballads (Chill Tone Records) 00:00 Bobi Céspedes “The Peanut Vendor" from Salsa De La Bahia Vol. 3 Renegade Queens (Patois Records) 06:16 Winnipeg ...

2

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Claire Daly, Ambrose Akinmusire, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Turner and Sasha Berliner

Read "Claire Daly, Ambrose Akinmusire, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Turner and Sasha Berliner" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


Remembering Claire Daly plus new music from Ambrose Akinmusire and Sasha Berliner, and introducing Jimmy Farace.Playlist Joona Toivanen Trio “Green Model" from Gravity (We Jazz) 0:00 Caili O'Doherty “ Bluer Than Blue" from Bluer Than Blue (Oustside In) 4:23 Ebo Taylor “Kusi Na Sibo" from Jazz Is Dead 22 (Jazz Is Dead) 10:36 Claire ...


Engage

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.

Install All About Jazz

iOS Instructions:

To install this app, follow these steps:

All About Jazz would like to send you notifications

Notifications include timely alerts to content of interest, such as articles, reviews, new features, and more. These can be configured in Settings.