Artist description Juan R. Leon has been playing music since 1982. A mix of Yaqui Indian and Spanish ancestry, Juan draws from a diverse library of influences and various techniques.The artist weaves melodies and harmonies into a rich tapestry, often evoking a mood and place in which anyone who listens is instantly transported to. Although the majority of the writing is done on the bass and Stick,Juan also provides percussion and "atmosphere" along with both North and Mezo-Native American flute and an occasional Australian digideroo. Current projects include compositions for Chapman Stick with Native American Flute .Look for future releases.

Music Style Acid Jazz,Jazz Fusion,Free FormWorld,Progressive,New Age,Ambient,Experimental,Post Rock,Alternative

Musical Influences Michael Hedges,Michael Manring,Jonas Hellborg,Trey Gunn,John Patitucci,Jaco Pastorious,Fima Ephron,David Torn,Mark Egan,Phil Keaggy,Ozric Tentacles,Lost Tribe,Mick Karn,Tony Levin

Similar Artists Mark Egan,Michael Manring,Ozric Tentacles,Mick Karn,Trey Gunn

Group Members Juan R. Leon

Instruments 10 string Chapman Stick,8 string Carlo Robelli bass,fretless 5 string Ibanez CTBN bass,Ovation acoustic fretless bass,Native American and Pre-Colombian Mezo American clay flutes,digideroo,percussion,loops,vox

Albums Stolen Momentos (2001),Fluidity (2003),Music at the Edge of Tide by Twilight.

Additional Info An all Stick CD is in the works

Location Davenport, Florida - USA

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