Leonard Eto
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Leonard Eto

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"Leonard's music can easily transcend ethnic barriers"

The luminous, festive essence and primal joy in Leonard's music can easily transcend ethnic barriers. Just let yourself flow with the freedom manifested as the sounds he creates - that is all you need to do. - Mainichi Times


"Leonard got rhythm!"

He's got rhythm, They've got moves: It's a fit. ("Tsu-Ku-Tsu", a work specially commissioned by the renowned American modern dance company, PILOBOLUS) - New York Times


Discography

DVD: "PRESENCE" (2003)
CD: "AOI TSUKI" (2007), "Blendrums" (2007), "OCEAN" (2006), "Blend" (2005), "Leo+1" (1998/2003 Reissue), "Duets" (2002), "ALIVE in Tenkawa" (2001)
http://www.leoeto.com/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/leonardeto

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Bio

Leonard (born in NY) is a former leader/music director for the world renowned and legendary Japanese Taiko group, "KODO".
After he quit working with KODO, he has collaborated with many great musicians such as Max Roach, Doudou Ndiaye Rose, Bob Dylan, Zakir Hussain, The Chieftains, Siouxsie Sioux, and many others in a variety of music field (rock, jazz, classical music, traditional music in a worldwide, etc.).
Furthermore, he has applied these experiences to create some innovative music of his own.
He also performed with some dance companies and other performing arts.
His music has been featured in some movies such as "JFK", "Thin Red Line", "The Hunted", and etc.
His music is totally ORIGINAL and you never experienced before!