Europe Jazz Network - MUSICIAN: Traversa Leonard D.

MUSICIAN:Traversa Leonard D. (Leo)

First Name:

Leonard D.

Last Name:

Traversa

Nickname:

Leo

Born date:

Jan. 1, 1959, New York (USA)

Town:

New York, Ny

Country:

Usa

Zip Code:

10128

Instrument:

Bass

Played with:

Byron Donald Egbert - Gomez Edsel Robert - Wittman Benjamin Michael - Cardona Milton - Miles Ron / on Don Byron Music for Six Musicians

Bassist Leo Traversa studied at the Berklee College in Boston and at A.A.S. Five Town College in New York. His extensive knowledge of a variety of musical genres and cultures and his mastery of their playing techniques make him one of the most versatile bassists in New York. He has performed and/or recorded with Tania Maria, Ben E. King, Toninho Horta, Astrud Gilberto, Gerry Mulligan, Kenia, Herbie Mann, Claudio Roditi, John Lucien, Eliane Elias, Randy Brecker, Dave Kikoski and many others.