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Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Leandro Ferrari is a brazilian harmonica player, producer and singer based in London. The Wall Street International Magazine cited him as one of the references of brazilian blues. He has taught his harmonica course since 1995. Ferrari is the idealizer of the "Minas Harp / Harmonica Meeting" and has written articles for the " O Debate," the "Zona Cultural Magazine " and "Sax & Metais".
He has 29 years experiences of teaching, playing live and recording in every style of music: blues, folk, jazz, hip hop, pop, rock, electronic music... Ferrari studied at the Brasil Harmonica Institute, created by Sérgio Duarte ,, Pro Music - Escola de Música and took lessons with Joe Filisko.
Ferrari has appeared at London Summer Harmonica Camp (UK - 2018), 5TH Harmonica and Blues Project (São Paulo - Brazil 2003), 4TH International Harmonica Meeting (SESC Pompéia - SP - Brazil, 2005), Savassi Festival - Jazz & Lounge (Blues Club - BH - Brazil, 2013), Vijazz & Blues / MG - Brazil, 2013), Forum Harmônicas Brazil (Fortaleza - Brazil, 2009), BH Music Station (Mobile Attractions - BH / MG - Brazil, 2012) Spa 24 hours - Spa Francorchamps Race Circuit - (Stavelot - Belgium - with MonroeFerrari -2014), Medium Rare Cabaret Nights Bush Hall, London UK - with MonroeFerrari - 2015), The Great British Apple Festival (London - UK - MonroeFerrari - 2017) and Blueseiros do Brasil Tour (SP - Brazil 2011).
He has presented on stage with Joe Filisko (USA), Quique Gómez (ESP), Alejandro Yaques (ARG), Flávio Guimarães (BRA), Robson Fernandes (BRA), Sérgio Duarte (BRA), Vasco Faé (BRA), Rodrigo Eberienos (BRA), Jefferson Gonçalves (BRA) and other reknowned harmonica players.
He also recorded and played with many acts, including the band Skank, Living Color (USA), Larry McCray (USA), Guy King (USA), Los Mind Lagunas (MEX), Jesse Monroe (UK), Diamondog (Angola), Rubén Santillana (Cuba), Rodica Blues (USA), Maurinho Nastácia, Glauco Nastácia, Scarcéus, Sideral, Cartoon, Bauxita, The Nasty Blues, in addition to other important partnerships.
Ferrari's band uses a lot of energy and sound quality to present a show that combines acoustic instruments and experimental elements of electronic music and dub. The group brings together the ideal mix of rhythmic beats and the vibration of their improvisations, to play exclusive cover versions and originals that range from blues to hip hop.
Discography: Leandro Ferrari y Compadres (CD) 2006, Saliva (single) 2007, Sk8 Dub (single) 2008, Fat Nasty (cd) 2010 and Blues Road Trip (DVD/ CD) 2012, Leandro Ferrari Band collection 2006 - 2014 (CD)
Professional Musician & Teacher
- Screen name:
- leandroferrari
- Member since:
- Jan 08 2020
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Classic Blues and pop Music
Instrument experience:
- Harmonica:
- Expert
