Embodi Jazz Maker
by Leon Parker
LEON PARKER
is
an original thinker
and a master of performance
gifted with an innate swing / groove ,
a comprehensive sense of rhythmic design
and a profound understanding of the essentials of communication ,
he has been a practitioner of :
embodi rhythm
percussion
drumset
since early childhood
. . .
by absorbing and applying the teachings of generous mentors
he developed the capacity to create and effectuate
in any and all circumstance ( Philippians 4:12 ) ,
and became an influential and internationally recognized
explorer and innovator of jazz music
. . .
Mr Parker's vast and credible experience includes :
musician , band leader , solo performer , teacher ,
composer , producer and organic beat.maker
BIO / DISCO
EVENTS
Winter 2022 / Paris , France
Embodi Rhythm Workshop
t.b.a.
The LEO
New Recording !
highlighting Leon's unique approach to playing
drums , percussion , and embodi rhythm
featuring an array of 21 international musicians
expressing creativity and celebrating human diversity ...
transcending barriers of culture , place , and race
contains original compositions
+
new renditions of timeless classics by
Kenny Barron , Abbey Lincoln , and Thelonius Monk
( see credits below )
The LEO
' This music is so vital , visceral , invigorating , concise , bold , alluring , inimitable. Leon is clearly at the top of his craft. ' - Nodiah Brent
*
credits :
musicians :
VOCALS
Cecile Mclorin Salvant
Melanie Dahan
Chiara Izzi
Kristiana Roemner
Marya Lawrence
TRUMPET
Tom Harrell
SAXOPHONE
Joshua Redman
Mark Turner
Jacques Schwarz-Bart
Julieta Eugenio
HARMONICA
Gregoire Maret
CELLO
Julia Bilat
STEEL PAN
Rawl
Iman Pascal
PIANO
Aaron Goldberg
BASS
Reuben Rogers
Matt Penman
Yasushi Nakamura
Or Bareket
Raul Beltran
PERCUSSION
Betty Rojas
DRUMS , PERCUSSION , EMBODI RHYTHM
Leon Parker
Cecile Mclorin Salvant
Melanie Dahan
Chiara Izzi
Kristiana Roemner
Marya Lawrence
TRUMPET
Tom Harrell
SAXOPHONE
Joshua Redman
Mark Turner
Jacques Schwarz-Bart
Julieta Eugenio
HARMONICA
Gregoire Maret
CELLO
Julia Bilat
STEEL PAN
Rawl
Iman Pascal
PIANO
Aaron Goldberg
BASS
Reuben Rogers
Matt Penman
Yasushi Nakamura
Or Bareket
Raul Beltran
PERCUSSION
Betty Rojas
DRUMS , PERCUSSION , EMBODI RHYTHM
Leon Parker
tracks :
1
RADIO PLAY
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker
featuring :
Cecile Mclorin Salvant - vocals
Jacques Schwarz-Bart - saxophone
with :
Aaron Goldberg - piano
Reuben Rogers - bass
Leon Parker - embodi rhythm , drums , percussion + vocal solo
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
2015 - 2016
produced by : Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
2
PRAYER
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker
featuring :
Chiari Izzi - vocals
with :
Or Bareket - bass
Leon Parker - embodi rhythm
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
June 24 , 2016
produced by : Leon Parker
3
EVIDENCE
© Thelonius Monk
featuring :
Mark Turner - saxophone
with :
Aaron Goldberg - piano
Yasushi Nakamura - bass
Leon Parker - drums
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
( 2018 - 19 )
produced by : Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
4
AMBROSIA
© Kenny Barron
featuring :
Aaron Goldberg - piano
Gregoire Maret - harmonica
with :
Matt Penman - bass
Leon Parker - percussion , drums , embodi rhythm
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
2015 - 16
produced by : Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
5
THE RHYTHM
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker ,
Betty Rojas / Elelekua Music
featuring :
Betty Rojas - bata , percussion , bell trio
Leon Parker - bata , percussion , driving bell
. . .
recorded by : Clement Gariel | Studio Meudon , Paris
July 28 + 29 and August 4 , 2016
produced by : Leon Parker
6
SWEET and LOVELY
© Gus Arnhein, Charles N.Daniels, Harry Tobias
featuring :
Joshua Redman - saxophone
with :
Aaron Goldberg - piano
Reuben Rogers - bass
Leon Parker - drums
. . .
recorded by : Dan Feiszli | Fantasy Studio , California
2015 - 2016
produced by : Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
7
THROW IT AWAY ( live )
© Abbey Lincoln
featuring :
Melanie Dahan - vocals
with :
Julia Bilat - cello
Raul Beltran - bass
Betty Rojas - pots + pans , percussion
Leon Parker - embodi rhythm , percussion
. . .
recorded by : Clement Gariel | Studio Meudon , Paris
May 24 + 25 , 2016
produced by : Leon Parker and Mehdi Benallal
8
SPIRIT GO - GO
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker
featuring :
Leon Parker - drums , percussion
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
( 2018 - 19 )
produced by : Leon Parker
9
DUET
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker
featuring :
Tom Harrell - trumpet
Jacques Schwarz-Bart - saxophone
Aaron Goldberg - piano
with :
Marya Lawrence - vocals ( intro )
Leon Parker - vocals ( intro )
Rawl - steel pan ( melody, backgrounds )
Iman Pascal - steel pan ( solo)
Reuben Rogers - bass
Leon Parker - drums , percussion , embodi rhythm
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
2015 - 2016
produced by : Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
10
MYSTIC JOURNEY
© 2021 Leon Parker / Embodi Jazz Maker
featuring :
Julieta Eugenio - saxophone ,
Kristiana Roemner - vocals
with :
Yasushi Nakamura - bass
Leon Parker - drums , percussion , embodi rhythm , vocals
. . .
recorded by : Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
( 2018 - 19 )
produced by : Leon Parker
credits :
funding for The LEO originated through a grant from the
French American Jazz Exchange program
produced by
Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
recorded , mixed , mastered by
Michael Brorby | Acoustic Studio , Brooklyn NY
Clement Gariel | Studio Meudon , Paris
Leon Parker utilizes only one cymbal
Bosphorus 21" ( tracks 1 , 4 , 6 , 9 )
Spizzichino 19 " ( tracks 3 , 8 , 10 )
as the principal focus of a minimal drumkit
lion cover photo by
Evandrea Parker
special thank you :
Aaron Goldberg
Marya Lawrence
Mehdi Benallal
Wulfhardt Muller
Louis Marks
Sofia Imbimbo
Alfie Hole
Produced by Leon Parker and Aaron Goldberg
*
© 2021 Embodi Jazz Maker / 21 Sound
He Is
a poem by L i
he lives unknown and is also known for : having a big heart in the physical sense - an enlarged heart ( as did the great charlie parker ) and in the spiritual sense - giving his all to everything and everyone he touches standing for what he believes and expressing it with incessant determination ... consequently earning him the title ' difficult ' going his own way , being creative and pushing boundaries as if self-discovery is the one true purpose of life without intending , he is different living where he is , in the present moment endorsing his own brand , and no other apart from : one cymbal , a backpack , and an air mac he prefers to own nothing for others , this simplicity may be interpreted as complex / this individuality may be perceived as crazy he is himself ( photo by Valivol )
PRODUCTION
MISSION :
i endeavor to nurture authentic expression + inspire and encourage the realization of creative potential ''
- Leon Parker
*
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