Post by cofi on Apr 15, 2008 16:11:37 GMT
Marc Leon
Blues / Jazz / Southern Rock
Marc Leon has been associated with many bands and artists who now form a part of Australian Music History. He has earned the respect of his peers as a musician who is not afraid to take on new challenges and constantly works on refining his skills as a composer and performer.
Marc began his musical career in 1960 as lead singer in local Rock & Roll bands and by 1966, his musical interests shifted towards Jazz, Blues and Soul. He was influenced by musicians such as Ray Charles, BB King , Wes Montgomery and the Soul artists who recorded for the "Stax" label.
Mark's first band "The Black Angels" 1961
Over the years, Marc has shared the stage with many International acts like The Kinks, Mungo Jerry, Bee Gees, Jose Feliciano, Fairport Convention and Roberta Flack. He worked as a studio session musician, as well as guitarist and musical director for several Australian Top Celebrities, including John Farnham, Colleen Hewett, Normie Rowe and John St. Peters.
Marc also taught guitar for many years in music schools and his home studio. Some of Marc's songs have made it into the finals of the American Song Festival (1976) and the MBAS Blues Performer Of The Year contest (1995).
Marc at the MBAS Blues Jam, '95.
MARC LEON - "Horizons".
MARC LEON - "Horizons".
The music on this Instrumental CD runs the gamut of styles that influenced me over the years - Jazz, Rock, Blues, Fusion, Latin, Ambient, Acoustic ..., not only is each track different, there are mood changes within most of the songs as well. In short, it's a Marketing Person's nightmare, but don't be put off by that.
If you're into diversity, this CD is for you!
MARC LEON: Composer/Arranger,Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Keyboard & Guitar Synthesiser & Programming.
TREVOR COURTNEY: Production & Sound Design.
Whipping Post
WHIPPING POST - "damn The Distance".
Whipping Post are:
Ray Flegg: Electric, Acoustic & Slide Guitar
Marc Leon: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Rob Kermac: Vocals
Mark Landmann: 4 & 5 String Bass
Ross Banks: Drums
Guest Musicians:
Mick O'Connor: Piano & Hammond Organ
Alex Pertout: Percussion
Penny Dyer: Backing Vocals
Christine Sullivan: Backing Vocals
"Whipping Post manage to combine my fave elements from Johnny Winter and the Allman Brothers, but put their own stamp on it, whether it's foot stompin' rockin' blues or a moody piece. This album is awesome!" Max Crawdaddy - 3RRR FM.
"damn The Distance" documents Whipping Post and their rugged pastoral vision. Drawing heavily from the sound of southern American rock, the original compositions work the genre well. These guys score a swag of points in my book, because this is the best jam it in the CD player-and- driiiiiive album I've heard all year!"Stephen Andrews - Rhythms Magazine.
"Listening to this CD, the southern sound is very prominent. Marc Leon's Country/Chicago Blues guitar sound acts as a counter balance to Ray Flegg's great slide work, similar to the dual guitars in the Allman Brothers Band. The voices of Marc and Rob also work well together. Given that the band's music sounds American, it is refreshing to hear lyrics with a strong Australian flavour." Dave Ray - Beat Magazine.
"The Power Of The Blues".
MARC LEON
"The Power Of The Blues".
For me, the "Blues" is about "Feeling", not "Style" and that's what this album is all about. The songs on this CD encompass a diversity of the genre, from driving Hard Rock to smooth Jazz ballads. Brian and I used two rhythm sections,to add to the authenticity of the music.
The first session was recorded 'Live' in the studio (including vocals), while the second one was more structured and layered with over-dubs. In retrospect, I believe I managed to "hold the feeling" throughout, thanks to the great musicians who supported me on this project. - Marc Leon.
Musicians:
Marc Leon: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitar & Bass
Brian Fitzgerald: Keyboards
Gary Young: Drums
Virgil Donati: Drums
Wayne Duncan: Bass
Steve Morgan: Bass
Steve Williams: Harmonica, Tenor Sax solo on "Time".
Bob Venier: Trumpet & Fluegel Horn
John Barret: Tenor & Baritone Sax
All original songs composed by Marc Leon and Brian Fitzgerald.
MARC LEON is very addictive. He rocks with the best of them. If you can listen to his CD & not move to his music, go see a doctor, you need a checkup. Great music to dance to, move to or just listen to. Marc you are one of our best, no wonder you’ve performed with some of the top musos.
Vocals & instruments don’t fight each other, they come together like a dream. A great selection of songs with nothing repetitive. Don’t miss out on your copy of The Power Of the Blues, get it now. Fabulous CD Marc & all the very best for the future.
I’ll be very proudly playing Marc on my Spirit of the Blues show & I know the listeners will enjoy him as much as I do.
Don’t ever stop playing & singing as you’re a fantastic example of our wonderful Aussie musicians.
Congratulations Marc, you’re very special.
Wendy Rudin, Spirit FM 92.3 SPIRIT OF THE BLUES
PLEASE NOTE:
The Power Of The Blues CD has SOLD OUT!
HOWEVER! If you are REALLY interested in getting a copy of this 'relic'
,contact Mark Leon and he will arrange to have one made for you!
If you want to buy any of Mark's CDs, go on over to his web site, and place an order,
skywatercon.net.au/music.htm
If you want to listen to some of Mark's, fantastic music, go to his my-space page, he has 4 song's on there, "The Old Man Down The" "Bobbin Out" "Sob" and "Part time Love" ;D
MySpace URL:
www.myspace.com/marcleon
Mark also has a music player from Reverbnation on MySpace, which features more tracks and people can actually log in on that, get their own player (with his music & others) and join his list of fans.
Mark with his son Byron
Great stuff, great guitar player
