- Born
- 2 July 1905
Kansas City - Died
- 10 November 1983
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
Biography
Harlan Leonard was a jazz musician who played saxophone and clarinet. Harlan Leonard was born on 2 July 1905 in Kansas City and died on 10 November 1983 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Harlan Leonard (July 2, 1905 – November 10, 1983) was an American jazz bandleader and clarinetist from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Leonard was born in Kansas City in 1905. A professional musician from the age of 17, he joined Bennie Moten's orchestra in 1923, where he led the reed section until 1931. In 1931, he and Thamon Hayes formed the Kansas City Skyrockets, which included trumpeters Ed Lewis and James Ross, trombonist Vic Dickenson, and pianist Jesse Stone. After disputes with the Chicago local of the American Federation of Musicians the band broke up. In 1939, Leonard formed Harlan Leonard and his Rockets, which featured a young Myra Taylor. This band quickly became a leading band in Kansas City and toured nationally. Charlie Parker played in this band for five weeks, but he was fired by Leonard for lack of discipline.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Harlan Leonard play?
Harlan Leonard is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.
When and where was Harlan Leonard born?
Harlan Leonard was born 2 July 1905 in Kansas City.
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