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Justin A. Leigh

'Live the phrase sky's the limit...' - B.I.G.

About Me

Justin Leigh performs regularly in Philadelphia, New York and Washington D.C. in various styles and settings. Currently he is touring with Natalie Walker, playing for sold out audiences in such venues as The Temple Bar, The Roxy, Joe’s Pub, The Paradise Lounge and The World Café Live. He is a graduate from Temple University with a degree in music performance. Justin has performed with such musicians as Terell Stafford, Rufus Reid, Tim Hagans, Eugene Maslov and Tommy Conwell and studied with such notable musicians as Jim Paxson, Ari Hoenig, Jean-Micel Pilc and Byron Landham. He can be heard on the records Don't Put Me In No Box by Rhett Tyler, The Mythic Belief & More by Daniel Peterson and on his new group's self-titled EP Ellipsis. His music has been featured on 90.1FM WRTI and in such Philadelphia venues as Chris' Jazz Café, Ortlieb's Jazz Haus, and The World Cafe Live. Leigh is also an accomplished educator for students of all levels and abilities. He has his own studio of private students as well as teaching at many local high schools. He has run indoor and outdoor drumline programs and has worked with various jazz band rhythm sections. Justin has also done clinics at many schools as well as for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Leigh is a very visible and active member in the Philadelphia area both as a performer and educator. Websites: Ellipsis Website , LaurenAdams , Natalie Walker Ellipsis on iTunes:Check out My Website: Justin Leigh

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/15/2004
Band Website: jleighmusic.com
Influences: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, Brian Blade, Ari Hoenig, Keith Carlock, Buddy Rich, ?uestLove, James Oblon, Jorge Rossy, Jeff Ballard, Philly Joe Jones, Matt Chamberlain, Jim Paxson, Carl Mottola, Terell Stafford, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, Bill Stewart, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Steely Dan, Nirvanna, Matt Cameron, Paul Chambers, Stone Temple Pilots, Cold Play, Jill Scott, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Beatles, Sting, Notorious B.I.G., TuPac, Tribe Called Quest, Lee Morgan, Ahmad Jamal, Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Mark Turner, Brad Mehldau, Dick Oatts, Kurt Elling...and the list could go on forever...
Sounds Like: I think that's obvious...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Ellipsis CD's Now Available $5

Hey all, just wanted to let those of you who know about my new project, and those that don't, the cd's for Ellipsis are now available to buy for $5.  You can buy them direct from me, e-mail me an...
Posted by Justin A. Leigh on Mon, 31 Oct 2005 05:48:00 PST

CD's to check out

Hey all, I have come across some great cd's in the last two months or so, and i just thought i would hip whoever cares to know about them.  Mainly, b/c some of them i wish i had known about a lon...
Posted by Justin A. Leigh on Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:44:00 PST