About Me
Born in New Jersey and raised in Miami. Fl., Alex Leon jr. is of Colombian and Ecuadorian descent and a 2nd generation musician in the Leon Family. He received his early drum instruction from his father, Alex Leon Sr., one of Colombia's most prominent and influential Latin Artists.Alex's high energy percussion performances have captivated audiences all over with his pulsating beat and high powered rhythms. Add an extensive and diverse musical background into the formula and it is clear to see why Alex Leon jr. is one of the most sought after percussionists on the music scene today playing everything from rock to funk to jazz to R&B to Latin and world rhythms.Alex jr. has performed on tour, record, TV, movie and video with a virtual who’s who in music including Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Patti LaBelle, Nichollas Brooks, Derek David (the Platters), Los Titanes, Sonora Dinamita, Roberto Blades, Alex Leon Sr., Nino Segarra, Lefty Perez, Willie Chirino, and many others.Alex's most recent project was with Derek David. (Lead singer for the Platters), producing 2 songs from his record album which has hit the charts in Europe with "Sin City Blatin Dance Party". Currently dividing his time between Las Vegas and Miami, Alex jr. continues to broaden his musican talents to include recording and producing projects. Stepping into the spotlight as bandleader and producer, Alex celebrates his Latin roots while playing the driving rhythms, upbeat tempos, and danceable mambos, rumbas, and cha-cha-chas of his heritage. He is currently working on his debut album which is set to be released later this year.
