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Australia
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PREFERRED JAZZ GENRE:
Blues
INSTRUMENTS PLAYED:
Electric Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
MEMBER SINCE: 11/25/2008
STAR SIGN: Capricorn
LAST LOGIN: 08/31/2010 07:00:08
MY RATING: 9.79













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My musical career began in 1960 as lead singer in local Rock & Roll bands. I taught myself to play guitar, started to write songs and by 1964, my band, The D-Men, was signed up by CBS to record three 45RPM singles, featuring four of my songs. These records were successful in the Sydney charts and the group's popularity was further boosted with regular appearences on National TV, as well as tours with the Aztecs and the Easybeats.

By 1966, my musical interests shifted towards Jazz, Blues and R&B (Soul). I was influenced by musicians such as Ray Charles, BB King, Wes Montgomery and the Soul artists who recorded for the "Stax" label. One of my demo tapes caught the attention of EMI producer David Mackay, who produced two singles for me on HMV. These records received excellent reviews.

I had the opportunity to turn professional, when I moved to Melbourne in 1968 to join the Vibrants, a Rock band with three number one hit records. The band broke up six months later and I formed "Graduate" with two other Vibrants members, to play a diverse range of music, including Jazz, Blues, Latin and Rock. Graduate survived in various line-ups for 10 years. Often featuring a female singer out front, the band's extensive tour schedule included all Australian states, as well as six months
in S.E. Asia.

Over the years, I have shared the stage with many International acts like The Kinks, Mungo Jerry, Bee Gees, Jose Feliciano, Fairport Convention, Burl Ives and Roberta Flack. I was also in demand as a studio session musician, as well as guitarist and musical director for a number of Australia's Top Celebrities, including John Farnham, Colleen Hewett, Normie Rowe and John St. Peters. I also taught guitar for many years in music schools and my home studio.

Some of my songs have made it into the finals of the American Song Festival (1976) and the MBAS Blues Performer Of The Year contest (1995).

Currently I perform with my Three-Piece Band *MTB*, as well as a soloist on acoustic guitar.


http://www.myspce.com/marcleon
http://www.marcleon.webs.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/marcleon
http://www.facebook.com/marcleon01

I don't class myself as a Jazz musician, although a lot of my musical influences come from Jazz. I like infusing various genres into my songs and Jazz often creeps into my playing style.

I like most styles in Jazz and Blues - anything that's played well and is presented in a professional manner. I also like World Music, Bluegrass, Soul - just about anything, except Punk/Thrash/Rap/Death Metal...etc. Music has to make me feel good and move me. That's what I believe music is meant to be.

Marc Leon



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Displaying 10 out of 419 comments
From: jerry25
08/23/2010 21:29:48

Hi


Thanks for listening to my music


jerry25



From: Michelle_Mickey
08/22/2010 16:37:22

Hello my dear,

Stopping by to give a listen. I haven't been on JM in a while, I miss being here. You sound great as always,

~God Bless you~



From: MJLasVegas
08/22/2010 09:52:53

Thank you for connecting here on Matrix. Peace~ MJ



Marc_Leon01 wrote:

Thanks for connecting, MJ - wishing you continued success with *The Coast Radio*!

Cheers ~ Marc 



From: riggyentertainment
08/13/2010 14:27:01

Markc, It's great to see you again on the Matrix! Regards, Frank



From: Hilde
07/25/2010 00:19:03

Hello Marc, nice to meet you! Really nice music too! I like :-)



From: Brata75
07/19/2010 16:07:56

Hi Marc...

Yeah i'm using Macbook pro now...it's wonderful...

u know i really like your sound...it's very warm chorus...what do u use?



From: Brata75
07/18/2010 21:16:18

G'day!!...I'm back Marc...How are you?....All the best for u my friend 



From: JazzMaverick
07/17/2010 13:51:25

Hey Marc, thanks so much :D I'm glad you like the track it's one of my faviourites!


- Missy



Marc_Leon01 wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISSY! Wishing you all the very best...and btw, I'm loving your version of *So What*, it's a real Killer! Fabulous playing!

Cheers ~ Marc 



From: jerry25
07/16/2010 18:19:39


Marc_Leon01 wrote:


Hi Jerry, enjoying your cool grooves and smooth playing here - have a great weekend!


Hi Marc


Thanks for the comments !!!!


Guitarist Jerry Knight



From: TIGRESSA
07/10/2010 07:06:49

my sweet darling....missed you very much....




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