SPACE

An Intimate Evening with Leon Russell

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 8:00 PM CST
at SPACE
in Evanston, IL

Leon has played on pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, standards, gospel, and surf records. As a session musician, arranger, producer, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company owner, bandleader, and touring musician, he has collaborated with hundreds of artists, including Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson, Edgar Winter, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, J.J. Cale, David Gates, Bruce Hornsby, Hal Blaine, Tommy Tedesco, Bobby "Boris" Pickett, B.B. King. Leon continues to write songs, record, and thrill audiences on his non-stop tour across the U.S. In November 2005 and May 2008, he also toured Japan. Leon's son Teddy Jack and daughters Sugaree and Tina Rose have all been in his band and toured with him. His bass player, Jack Wessel, has been in his band for 26 years. Leon's musical style is still resonating with his lifelong fans and is inspiring younger listeners. Genre: Rock/Country/Blues