- Born
- 4 October 1937
East St. Louis - Died
- 8 May 1999
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Philips Records, Flying Dutchman Records
- Discography
- 2 albums
Biography
Leon Thomas was a jazz musician who played voice. Leon Thomas was born on 4 October 1937 in East St. Louis and died on 8 May 1999 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and hip hop culture. Record labels: Philips Records and Flying Dutchman Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “A Piece of Cake” (1980) to “Precious Energy” (1993).
Amos Leon Thomas Jr. (October 4, 1937 – May 8, 1999), known professionally as Leon Thomas, was an American jazz and blues vocalist, born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and known for his bellowing glottal-stop style of free jazz singing in the late 1960s and 1970s.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Leon Thomas is credited as a sideman
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Leon Thomas play?
Leon Thomas is known for playing voice.
When and where was Leon Thomas born?
Leon Thomas was born 4 October 1937 in East St. Louis.
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