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Leron Thomas
While studying, his own music was evolving and maturing. Recognized for this he began performing professionally with various artists including Bilal, Billy Harper, Charles Tolliver and Roy Hargrove. The quality of his original compositions was enhanced when playing live alongside talented peers Robert Glasper, Damion Reid, Vicente Archer, Marcus Strickland, Harold O’Neal, Isaac Smith, Reggie Quinerly and Omer Avital. Leron graduated from The New School in 2003 with an identifiable sound, recognized by The New York Times, amongst others. Staying in Manhattan to pursue his professional career as a writer and trumpet player, Leron worked with many more artists from a variety of genre’s including Michael Stipe, Lauryn Hill, Bobby Watson and Mos Def, to name a few. Subsequently he found ways to liberate himself through a natural, fluid progression into writing and performing ‘other music’. These compositions required his personal trumpet tone along with his vocals to emphasize the diverse sound. From 2004 onwards he developed this genre-crossing music incorporating jazz, blues, pop, country, electro-pop and rock. With nine independently released projects and critical acclaim Leron explores a range of artistic media. Having music in film he also featured in an independent short film 2010 and appears on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Bubblers Eight.
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Leron Thomas: Zen-Mode Humor
by DanMichael Reyes
The chances of four people conducting a Google search on Leron Thomas that result in all four of them to make the same conclusion about the trumpeter is low. While certain facts--like his time at High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) in Houston and The New School in New York--will remain true, arguments might arise about the genre he plays and what his role as an artist is. A listen to “Silly Ass," the first track on ...
read moreLeron Thomas: Dirty Draws, Vol. 3
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Poppi Kikos
The trumpeter, singer, bandleader and provocateur Leron Thomas, a New Yorker originally from Houston, isn't making it easy on himself. His records, self-produced and often underproduced, are hard to sum up, and that's the point. They're perverse and searching and sketchy and sometimes quite lovely: straight-ahead jazz— he is a serious improviser, rhythmically strong and controlled in ballads—as well as R&B, tense indie-rock and several kinds of singer-songwriter music. He sings in croons and yelps, making acid commentary about competition ...
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Leron Thomas CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca on August 6th
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Michael Ricci
Leron Thomas delivers volume 3 of his Dirty Draws series with a CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca—Saturday, August 6th at 9pm. Bringing his signature style of genre crossing antics, this new music will make for an incredible live show fusing humor and compositional prowess. Featuring; Yayo Serka-drums, Mark Kelley-bass, Theo Hill- keys, Jean-Christophe Milliard-guitar and Leron Thomas- vocals/trumpet. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door with ALL attendees receiving a free download of Dirty Draws Volume 3. ...
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Leron Thomas / 6 Figures / Logan Richardson at 92Y on February 18
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Poppi Kikos
Leron Thomas presents a mixed genre event at 92Y Tribeca on Friday February 18. The three artist bill showcases the spirited post-bop talents of Logan Richardson featured with an incredible line up; Keyon Harrold, Sam Harris, Burniss Earl Travis and Bram Kincheloe. The amazingly fun, high energy funk band 6 Figures includes; Louis Cato, Nozomi Yamaguchi, DJ Ginyard, Corey Bernhard, ((D White}} and James Casey are sure to deliver. Returning to 92Y Tribeca following an outstanding set at Jason Moran's ...
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Leron Thomas performs at Jason Moran's 713 → 212 songwriter event on January 14th
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Poppi Kikos
Featuring an array of Houston born talent, Leron Thomas showcases his songwriting diversity with material from his recent independently released album; Juxtaposed alongside some highly anticipated party favorites. Thomas leads a band of well respected artists; Jason Moran, Mark Kelley, Josh Mease, Kendrick Scott and Nicole Hurst for a night that is sure to be one to remember. Jason Moran Presents 713 > 212—Houstonians in NYC (Songwriters) The groundbreaking jazz pianist-composer Jason Moran, a 2010 MacArthur Fellow (aka “Genius Award" ...
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New album by Leron Thomas - "Juxtaposed"
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Poppi Kikos
Leron Thomas presents an eclectic range of musical statements on his latest album Juxtaposed. Always keeping listeners on their toes, Thomas always delivers fun, intelligent and reflective discourse that represents the current moment. Download the free MP3 available at All About Jazz (see right). Juxtaposed is available at cdbaby.com.
About Leron Thomas
Leron Thomas' musical journey began in his hometown of Houston Texas, always inspired by family rich with respect and understanding of quality music. After graduating from Houston's distinguished ...
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The Dodenhoff Session
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Michael Ricci
As a free download on amiestreet.com Leron Thomas released The Dodenhoff Session September 14, 2009. Free- as a partial reaction to the current state of the recording industry, but more so as a way to deliver real music to people who seek it. The three track EP embodies genre-crossing of past times, when artists didn't seek to be defined by catagory so carelessly, for marketing purposes alone. Leron Thomas proves to be a voice of now, highlighting the spirit of ...
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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Big Band (Tues) Vince Giordano (Wed) the Brubeck Bros. w/Taylor Eigsti Mar. 8-11 (Late Nite Fri) Bill McHenry (Late Nite Sat) Leron Thomas' Other Music at the Iridium Jazz Club
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM Every Tuesday ...
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Festival of New Trumpet Music Continues with Diego Urcola, Leron Thomas, Nabate Isles
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All About Jazz
The 3rd Festival of New Trumpet Music Continues with: New Bands, at Spark-August 16-20 161 W. 22nd Street August 17 8:00 PM LeRon Thomas 9:00 PM Diego Urcola Quartet – www.diegourcola.com. The Grammy nominated trumpeter will be performing music from his newest recording “Soundances.” 10:00 PM Nabate Isles – A mix of diverse musical styles with melodic clarity and rhythmic intensity. August 19 8:00 PM Jesse Neuman and the Bruce Lee Band – www.bruceleeband.com. Jesse Neuman-acoustic and processed trumpet/laptop, Oscar ...
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“They liked the incisive playing of trumpeter Leron Thomas, and probably especially liked his change-of-pace vocal feature, in which he classily sang Two Sleepy People, accompanied by Moran and Mateen” Peter Hum, blogs.ottawacitizen.com
"New York crew massive as always, what a night pre Sandy! Leron Thomas live was worth the ticket alone and Kilo Kish the bonus beat!" Gilles Peterson
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