Leon Jordan, Sr.

 

Leon Jordan began studying percussion in the Philadelphia School System. He continued his musical studies at the University of the Arts-Conservatory. He studied independently with several respected and accomplished musicians including, Philly Joe Jones, Gerald Price, Butch Ballard, Max Roach, Leonard “Doc” Gibbs and Pablo Batista. Leon Jordan has sustained a career as a full-time professional musician and educator for over twenty years.

Leon Performed and recorded with Chaka Kahn, the Stylistics, Pieces of a Dream,Grover Washington Jr., John Blake, George Benson, Joey DeFrancesco, Roy Ayres, Monet Sudler, Sumi Tonooka, and Miles Jaye. Ensemble and orchestral performances for the touring companies of Ain’t Misbehavin, Five Guys Named Moe and Purlie. Music contractor and performer for the Prince Theater from 1996-1998. Recorded more than 80 commercially released recordings. Current leader of the Renaissance Orchestra ( special events band.)

 

610-370-3032

Ljordanmus@aol.com

 

The Renaissance Orchestra Delaware Valley's (Philadelphia Metro) premier party band

 

 

TEACHING CREDITS

1986-1988 Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia, PA

• Organized and delivered African-American music educational programs

 

1988-1989 Chicago Children’s Festival, Chicago, IL

• Pittsburgh Children’s Festival, Pittsburgh, PA

• Conducted jazz workshops

 

1990-1991 Christina Cultural Arts Center, Wilmington, DE

• Percussion instructor

 

1997-2000 Mount Airy Cultural Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Ensemble director and percussion instructor

 

1998-2003 Sedgwick Cultural Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Artistic director 1999-2000 Red Clay School District Wilmington, DE

• Percussion instructor, workshop coordinator

 

1999-2003 Trenton Community Music School, Trenton, NJ

• Percussion instructor and director of outreach programs

 

2001, New Jersey Jazz Institute, New Brunswick, NJ

• Percussion instructor

 

2002-current Strings for Schools/Musicopia, Philadelphia Area, PA

• Assembly workshops