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Joey De Leon, Jr

Prefiero Ser Rumbero!

About Me

Percussionist
congas, bongos, timbales, cowbell, clave, guiro, maracas, chekere, drum set, bells, whistles, shakers, pandeiro, orchestral percussion, and more.
Joey was born on May 28, 1968 in an area of New York City known as Hell's Kitchen. His parents soon moved to the Bronx where they introduced him to the sounds of Afro-Cuban music. He recalls . . .
I could not get my mind to listen to anything else but the intense percussion playing going on in that music.
Joey's father was also a percussionist. His father taught him rhythms and made them easier to understand. Joey did not get serious about music until the age of 15 when he was introduced to classical music during high school. This awareness helped broaden his horizons and keep an open attitude when it came to all types of music. He went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Classical Percussion from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where he won the conservatory's highest award for outstanding musicianship.
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Joey is currently playing with Queen Latifah , Poncho Sanchez , The Banda Bros , and Lucky 7 , all over the world.
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Member Since: 9/23/2006
Band Website: joeydeleonjr.com
Band Members: Orestes Vilato New Album 2008
Video documenting the making of the new solo album by timbales Maestro Orestes Vilato, slated for release later this year. Courtesy RAFCA Records.


2007 AMA Show Nov. 18

Queen Latifah on Jay Leno
Friday, September 28, 2007


THE ONLY FOOTAGE I KNOW OF MY FATHER, CONGUERO JOSE DE LEON SR. WITH BOBBY RODRIGUEZ Y LA COMPANIA BACK IN SPRING OF 1976. VERY DIFFICULT TO WATCH FOR ME, BUT HAPPY THAT IT IS AVAILABLE SO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS COULD SEE. THIS WAS AT THE 1ST. LATIN NEW YORK MAGAZINE AWARDS IN WHICH THEY WON FOR BEST NEW BAND. REST IN PEACE TO MY POPS, BOBBY,TROMBONIST AND SINGER EDDIE HERNANDEZ WHO ALSO WENT BY THE LAST NAME IGLESIAS LATER, PIANIST AL DORSEY AND ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS "CROSSED OVER."

My beautiful daughter saying hello to me while in Tokyo, July 10, 2007

Poncho Sanchez

"Raise Your Hand"
released May 22nd 2007 EPK

Steamers Cafe
Tues.Feb.13 2007
Banda Bros. Shot by Lonnie Lopez
Thank you to Terence Love

Profiles in Greatness
Jan 17th. 2007
Shot by Martin Cohen LP Founder

Banda Bros Profiles in Greatness
Jan 17, 2007
Shot by Martin Cohen LP Founder

Saturday, Dec 2, 2006 gig with Lalo Rodriguez
Joey on timbales
Joe Rotundi on piano
Rene Camacho on bass
Jose "Papo" Rodriguez on congas
Robertito Melendez on bongos
Lalo Alfaro and Mario Sandoval on coros

May 23rd 2003 Salsa Congress We're all checking out Ray Barretto. Oh, what a night that was! From Left to Right, Robertito Melendez, Eddie Ortiz, Sandy Stein, Victor Baez, Myself, Freddie Crespo, Victor Muniz, John Crespo, Eric Jorgensen, Alfredo Ortiz, Tiki Pasillas, Angelo RodriguezJoey has performed with:
Tito Puente, Akwid, Al Jarreau, Al McKibbon, Alex Acuna, Andy Montanez, Anthony Carrillo, Avance, Bill Cunliffe, Bobby Shew, Bruce Conte, Cecilia Noel, Choco Orta, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Valentin, Domingo Quinones, Francisco Aguabella, Francisco Fellove, Giovanni Hidalgo, Hilton Ruiz, Isupo Irawo, feat. Lazaro Galarraga, Jazz On the Latin Side All-Stars, Jimmy Bosch, Jimmy Sabater with Oscar Hernandez, Jimmy Smith, Joey Defrancesco, Joan Sebastian, Joey Altruda's Mambo Noir, Jose Mangual, Jr., Juan Gabriel, Justo Almario, Kevin Ceballo, Lalo Schifrin Big Band featuring Tom Scott and Jon Faddis, Luckman Jazz Orchestra (James Newton) Conductor, Luis Enrique, Melcochita, Joey Heredia, Michael Stuart, Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake), Nelson Gonzalez, Poncho Sanchez, Ricardo Lemvo's Makina Loca, Roland Vasquez, Roselyn Sanchez, Rudy Regalado, Steve Weingart (Dave Weckl Band), Strunz & Farah, Susie Hansen, The Banda Brothers, Tito Nieves, and Tolú.
Influences:

Endorsements Latin Percussion

Remo

Vic Firth

Sabian

Gibraltar Hardware

Kangol


Tours and Appearances On the Road

Queen Latifah, US Tour, Fall 2007
Poncho Sanchez, Puerto Rico and Alaska, Summer/Fall 2006, 2007
Al McKay All Stars World Tours, 2000 to present
Juan Gabriel, US-Mexico Tours, 2004/2005
Karl Perazzo's Avance, National Association of Music Merchants Convention (NAMM) Latin Percussion (LP), Showcase Performance 2004
Luckman Jazz Orchestra, South America Tour with James Newton, Conductor, Winter 2003
The Latin Project, U.S.Tour, Fall, 2003
Joan Sebastian, US-Mexico Tours, 2001-2003
Strunz & Farah, US & Latin America Tour, Spring 2002, Winter 2001
Earth, Wind & Fire Experience: Japan Tour, Summer 2000; Two European and Middle East Tours, 2003; Four European Tours 2004
Heineken Jazz Festival, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2001
Tolu, Lima, Peru tour, 2001
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, US and European Tour, 2000
Bobby Shew, Japan Tour 1999
JPC Jazz Festival, South Africa, 1996
Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Ladies" European Tour, 1990-92, 2000
Fats Waller's "Ain't Misbehavin", US Tour, 1991-92
New Music Consort, Claire Heldrich, Conductor- Carnegie Hall 1990
New York Youth Symphony 1990

Sounds Like: Recordings

2007
Dan Sistos, In the Morning Hours, 2007
Frank Fontaine, Wisdom Rising, LifeforceJazz Records, 2007
Poncho Sanchez, Raise Your Hand, Concord Picante, 2007
Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, Tambolero, Saungu Records, 2007
Frank Cano, Un Dia Lindo, Cano Records, 2007
2006
Strunz & Farah, Fantaseo, Selva Records, 2006
Quetzal, Die Cowboy Die, Independent, 2006
Michael Whittaker, Michael Whittaker and Modern World, Got Your Griddles Records,2006
Super Karma, Mantras Y Mas, Luna Records, 2006

2005
Bette Midler, Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook, Columbia Records, 2005
Phat Cat Swinger, Self-titled, PCS Records, 2005
Scott Martin, Menudo & Gritz, SCM Records, 2005
Bill Cunliffe, Imaginación, Torii Records, 2005

2004
The LP Holiday CD, Vol. 4, A Passion for Music, Latin Percussion, 2004
Bruce Conte, Shades of Blue, Papa Records, 2004
Robert Incelli, Descarga Maestra/Master Jam, Iguana Records, 2004
Ray Sandoval, The Mirrors of The Life, Phocus records, 2004
Barry Manilow, Songs from Copacabana and Harmony, Concord Records, 2004
Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, The Last Bullfighter, Saungu Records, 2004
Strunz & Farah, Zona Tórrida, Selva Records, 2004
Sono Lux, Mulata Loca, Discos Estudio Uno, 2004
Damjan Krajacic, In Retrospect, RoundTone Records, 2004
Banda Brothers, Acting Up, WJ3 Records, 2004

2003
Scott Martin (Poncho Sanchez), A Martin Family Christmas, SCM Records, 2003
Al McKibbon, Black Orchid, Niche Records, 2003
Scott Martin, Café Cubano, 2003
Strunz & Farah, Rio de Colores, Selva Records, 2003
Frankie Cendejas, Del Pasado al Presente, 2003

2002
Susie Hansen, The Salsa Never Ends, Jazz Caliente, 2002
Roxy Especial, Luna Records, 2002
T. Landry, Amazonas, 2002

2001
Strunz & Farah, Stringweave, Selva Records, 2001
Eliseo Borrero, The Prophecy, Elibor Records, 2001

2000
Robert Incelli, From Bolivar to LA, Tonga Records 2000
Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars Volume I & II, Cubop Records 2000
Top Percussion: Alex Acuña, Acuarela de Tambores, Tonga Records 2000
Rebecca Kyler Downs, Love Me Like Candy, Kyler Records, 2000

1999
Francisco Aguabella, Agua de Cuba, 1999
Mark & Dan Weinstein, Cuban Roots Revisited, 1999
Steve Marsh, Swinging to the Grateful Dead, Vitamin Records, 1999

1998
Eliseo Borrero, Amanecer Caribeño, 1998
Melcochita, Tributo a Daniel Santos, 1998

1990-1997
Charanga Cubana, Añoranza De Una Epoca, 1997
John Amira, Music of Santeria, 1992
Roland Vasquez Band, No Separate Love, 1990


Type of Label: None

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Just wanted to share the kind words written about me on LP's site.http://www.lpmusic.com/Pros_That_Play_LP/Players_Roster /deleon.htmlMention Los Angeles-based percussionist Joey De Leon, Jr....
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Qué Pasa!

This is an excerpt from my website www.joeydeleonjr.com Check it out to read more of my journal entries in the "Qué Pasa!" section. November 28, 2006 Happy Thanksgiving! I think I ate less food durin...
Posted by Joey De Leon, Jr on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 10:54:00 PST