SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Leo Guerra is a dynamic Brazilian percussionist who has been playing with traditional jazz, blues, country, Brazilian jazz and bossa-nova bands/artists in Brazil and US. A former member of the renowned Mississippi Devils, Leo is featured as both composer and performer on their first album, recorded in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Currently based in NYC.
Leo is currently the percussionist and co-founder at The Smoky Caipirinhas, a piano/percussion duo with pianist/singer Alex Frederick. TSC brings reinterpretations of Bossa Nova Classics and Jazz Standards with a vaudeville flair, using percussion elements such as the washboard, spoons, cajon, Brazilian tamborim, blended with seamless female vocals and unique piano playing style.
Also a washboardist at Small Dog Jazz Society, a revolving cast of amazing traditional jazz musicians led by Ellen Warkentine (clarinet, vocals) and Jimmy Mulhollan (guitar).
Leo plays percussion with The Automat, a NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music.
He also plays in Seth Goldart and Company, a mostly acoustic band that brings new versions of classic rock, country, Americana and folk music, with arrangements for mandolin, trumpet, accordion and percussion.
- Screen name:
- Leo Guerra - Percussion
- Member since:
- Jul 05 2019
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cab Calloway, Tuba Skinny, Django, Washboard Sam, Louis Armstrong, The Wiyos, Meschyia Lake, Doc Watson, Wynton Marsalis, Leadbelly, Bukka White, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Robert Crumb, Nina Simone, Bessie Smith, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt.
Instrument experience:
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Other:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Washboard, percussion set with cajon, spoons, shakers, wooden tambourine, Brazilian tamborim, kazoo, whistles, brushes, accessories and more.
+ Mic/mic cables/mic stand.
MUSIC
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Matt Little Finger & The Dirty Dogs
Matt Little Finger & The Dirty Dogs Year: 2019 Album: Mississippi Devils Genre: Blues
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The Legend Of Po' Johnny Joe
The Legend Of Po' Johnny Joe Year: 2019 Album: Mississippi Devils Genre: Blues
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Big Lips Malone
Big Lips Malone Year: 2019 Album: Mississippi Devils Genre: Blues
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(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey | THE SMOKY CAIPIRINHAS (Video)
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You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch | THE SMOKY CAIPIRINHAS (Video)
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Summertime | THE SMOKY CAIPIRINHAS (Video)
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Them There Eyes / By the Light of the Silv'ry Moon | THE SMOKY CAIPIRINHAS (Video)
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JUNKER JAZZ | After You’ve Gone (Video)
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JUNKER JAZZ | I’ll Fly Away (Video)
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ARA JUKIO & LEO GUERRA | Soulful Dress (Video)
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I'm Blue and Lonesome (Georgia White Cover) - Mississippi Devils invite Babi Jaques e Lasserre (Video)
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Mississippi Devils - Matt Little Finger & The Dirty Dogs, at Toca do Urso (Brazil) (Video)
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Mississippi Devils - I’m Gonna Get It (Jazz Gillum), at BGT Biergarten (Brazil) (Video)
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Mississippi Devils - Big Lips Malone, at Parque das Artes (Brazil) (Video)
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