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Marcello Leanza is a well-known all round saxophone and flute player based in Catania, Italy.
He has been active as a musician since 1980 and plays various genres including Blues, Jazz, Tango, and Latin music.
* Discography: He has released music with the group Libertango 5tet, including two CDs and an upcoming third album titled "Point Of No Return." He has also featured on other recordings.
* Collaborations: He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Carmen Consoli (during her 2010 theatrical tour).
* Bands: He is associated with several musical groups, including:
* Jazzamuri - elegant and groovy band performing jazz and pop in a retro style, highly in demand.
* Libertango 5tet - a new tango project band
* The Gentle Jazz - modular combo in the pure Jazz style.
* Size 46 Street Band (a Dixieland style street band)
* DannyD & The Hot Billies (rockabilly from the '50!)
* He was also the artistic director for the Associazione Catania Jazz until 1994.
* Educator: Marcello Leanza teaches flute and saxophone (modern and jazz).
His teaching approach is personalized for all levels and focuses on both creative and technical aspects.
* Live Performances: He continues to perform in Italy and abroad with various ensembles. He also performs occasionally Solo on quality backtracks.
In summary, Marcello Leanza is a prominent jazz musician and educator living and working in Catania, with a long and active career in the local music scene and beyond
A suitable P.A. system (speakers + mixer) according to the venue
To be agreed with the client
Yes, if the venue is near to my city and the size of the event is not too big
Yes, we provide background music
I've played with my band LIBERTANGO 5TET in the magical Greek Theatre in Segesta
Concerts in theatre, elegant events, solo sax on backtracks for advanced listeners
I started playing in the pubs
Beatles, S. Wonder, Sting, Miles Davis and many others
We arrive 2 hours before the performance. We play two/three long sets (45-50 minutes each), unless different agreements.
Yes, if the weather allows it
We have a huge playlist, we are glad to fulfil the client's request but only if it is in style with our repertoire.
Relaxing, professional, involving, accomplished.
Camilla Larsen (Norway) Castelmola, Sicily
Wedding
Private Event
Corporate Event
Cruise
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Dixieland / Ragtime
Swing
Pop
R&B
Soul
World Music
Brazilian
Tango
Instrumental
Will travel internationally
Uses backing tracks