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Leron Thomas (born April 8, 1979) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer and vocalist noted for his musical style as a "masterful genre-bender".Sandler, Eric, ''The Revivalist'', Leron Thomas Juxtaposed, October 16, 2010
/ref> Born in
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,
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Thomas attended the
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. He moved to
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to study Jazz and Contemporary Music at
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university. There he studied alongside many notable contemporaries and began working professionally prior to his graduation in 2003. He went the 2019 Grammys awards ceremony and watched his fellow classmate win. Thomas is also a rapper under the alias Pan Amsterdam.


Career


2000-2005

Performing live with
Billy Harper Billy Harper (born January 17, 1943) is an American jazz saxophonist, "one of a generation of Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophonists" with a distinctively stern, hard-as-nails sound on his instrument.Chris KelseyBilly Harper Biography ''AllMusi ...
, Thomas also recorded with Bilal.Discogs.com
/ref> In 2001, upon the release of Bilal's
1st Born Second ''1st Born Second'' is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Bilal, released on July 27, 2001, by Interscope Records. Bilal recorded the album at Electric Lady Studios in New York with a host of record producers, including Aaron Comes ...
album Thomas toured as a member of Bilal's band on
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's Mama's Gun World Tour, and the subsequent touring in the US, Europe and Asia. He recorded with
Dennis Ferrer Dennis Ferrer (born December 26 1970) is a New York-based DJ, producer and remixer. He currently resides in Union City, New Jersey. A veteran of soulful house music production, he has worked with the likes of Masters at Work (MAW), Little Loui ...
in 2002 and played live alongside Roy Hargrove at The Trumpet Shall Sound series at the Jazz Gallery in New York. Prior to graduation in 2003, he was recorded as a sideman for Seven Heads and
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. Noted as a "promising new arrival" on the trumpet, Thomas played live as a band leader and within Charles Tolliver's big band.Ratliff, Ben, ''New York Times'', October 8, 2004
/ref> Thomas began to stray from composing and playing specifically within the genre of jazz. In 2004 the
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described the beginning of his change in musical style; "he has rethought his music lately, changing his band and adding rhythmic and harmonic complexities" Thomas continued to work with Bilal, recording his '' Love for Sale'' album, and performed live as a member of the
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band. Thomas formally introduced his new music as 'other music' in a live performance at
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yet he continued to also compose and perform straight-ahead jazz. Dave Douglas mentioned Thomas "has a huge sound and writes fantastic material. Sensitive and subtle, but also with the power to communicate great tenderness and loss" when promoting his live performance in the Festival of New Trumpet Music. Thomas recorded with guitarist Craig Magnano and released his first independent album, ''Dirty Draws Vol. 1'' drawing the attention of the New York Times; "intelligent, casual, a little nuts and completely entertaining".Ratliff, Ben, ''New York Times'', June 4, 2006
/ref>


2006-2010

Thomas recorded his follow-up album with Magnano, ''Dirty Draws Vol. 2''. Playing in a double bill, Thomas performed his multi-genre music alongside
Christian Scott Christian Scott (born March 31, 1983), known professionally as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah), is an American jazz trumpeter, multi instrumentalist, composer, and producer. He has been nominated for six Gramm ...
at Joe's Pub. Thomas regularly performed with his band at a variety of rock clubs, dive bars and jazz clubs in New York until 2009 when he grew tired of convincing booking agents that his diverse musical style was fitting for their venue.Jackson, Josh, ''WBGO Jazz fm'', November 2, 2011
During 2007 Thomas featured as a special guest at the
National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a museum dedicated to preservation and celebration of the jazz history of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. The idea for the museum was conceived in 1995. The museum was founded in 1997 by Leonard Garment, co ...
where he worked with children alongside host,
Loren Schoenberg Loren Schoenberg (born July 23, 1958) is a tenor saxophonist, conductor, educator, and jazz historian. He has won two Grammy Awards for Best Album Notes. He is the former Executive Director and currently Senior Scholar of the National Jazz Museum ...
. Recording as a sideman with
Waajeed Robert O'Bryant, also known as Waajeed is a Detroit-born music producer, and one half of the hip hop and R&B group Platinum Pied Pipers, and a founding member of Tiny Hearts. He formed the Bling47 record label in 2002, which has released pro ...
, Thomas then recorded with
Bobby Watson Robert Michael Watson Jr. (born August 23, 1953), known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator. Music career Watson was born in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He ...
, his release ''From The Heart'' features the track Marcus Vein composed by Thomas. As a member of Watson's touring band he received praise in EuropeSearle, Chris,''Morning Star'', May 5, 2009
/ref> and the USA; "Thomas' trumpet solo is inspired and his duet work with Watson is in perfect sync". Thomas appeared on the
88-Keys Charles Misodi Njapa (born March 5, 1976), better known by his stage name 88-Keys, is an American record producer and rapper from New York City. Biography Born in New York City to West African parents from Cameroon, he was raised in the Eastches ...
album ''The Death of Adam'' alongside
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and also on ''Ultimate Breaks & Beats - Instrumentals'' in 2008. The album ''Improvsensation'' was released independently in 2009 by Thomas after recording with guitarist Michael Severson. A 3 track EP followed named ''The Dodenhoff Session'' and was released as a free download on
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. Thomas' composition ''In The Silence'' appeared on the soundtrack of the independent short film ''Cherry Blossom Season'' produced by Jefferson Moneo. In 2010 Thomas performed live with Bilal in South Africa and released two new independent recordings of his own, ''Around You''; a jazz instrumental project and ''Juxtaposed''; an "utterly creative, if not partially bizarre, venture into the inventive mind of a masterful genre-bender". Moneo's next short film featured Thomas as a credited cast member as he plays “a down and out trumpet player in New York City that suffers numerous humiliations on the way to personal redemption.” Around this time he began receiving attention for his composition ''Strange As It May Seem'', that appeared on ''Dirty Draws Vol. 1'' and featured the vocals of Bilal and Tiombe Lockhart.


2011-2016

Early 2011
Jason Moran Jason Moran may refer to: * Jason Moran (criminal) (1967–2003), Australian mobster * Jason Moran (musician) Jason Moran (born January 21, 1975) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator involved in multimedia art and theatrical inst ...
invited Thomas to perform at ''713 to 212: Houstonians in NYC'', an event showcasing jazz musicians and singer-songwriters that originated from Houston, attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and most of whom studied under the same teacher Robert Morgan. Thomas had previously paid homage to his teacher with his composition ''Doc Morgan'' and participated in the event, the New York Times reviewing his performance as "intermittently hilarious, his set fishtailed through jazz and rock and funk". ''Heroes of the Galleon Trade'' released ''Neptune's Last Stand'' on Golf Channel Recordings, the track ''Winter Island Romance'' co-written by Thomas, Chris Munoz and Michael Severson featured Thomas' vocals in a Barry White like delivery with subject matter that leaves listeners in disbelief.Sherburne, Philip ''Resident Advisor'', January 7, 2011
/ref> Mid-2011 Thomas performed with Moran and
Meshell Ndegeocello Michelle Lynn Johnson, better known as Meshell Ndegeocello (; born August 29, 1968), is a German-born American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on so ...
in the ''“ Fats Waller Dance Party: Small’s Paradise,'' paying tribute both to the spirit of Waller and to a club he played in Harlem. Following this, Thomas recorded with bassist Mark Kelley and independently released ''Dirty Draws Vol. 3'', in his mixed genre style exhibited in the previous volumes.Ratliff, Ben, ''New York Times'', August 16, 2011
/ref> Gaining attention on Australian radio station
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, his ballad ''Love For Life'' featured on Triple R's Ennio Styles' compilation ''Stylin' 500'' in 2011. DJ and musical tastemaker
Gilles Peterson Gilles Jérôme Moehrle MBE (; born 28 September 1964), better known as Gilles Peterson (), is a French broadcaster, DJ, and record label owner. He founded the influential labels Acid Jazz and Talkin' Loud, and started his current label Brow ...
also began playing the track on
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. Contributing a composition, Thomas recorded his vocals alongside
Gretchen Parlato Gretchen Parlato (born February 11, 1976) is an American jazz singer. She has performed and recorded with musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, Marcus Miller and Lionel Loueke. ...
in the ballad ''Leaves Rebirth'' that featured on the benefit album ''HOME, gift of music'' to aid in the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief, the track also gained radio play in the UK. Peterson also played Thomas' ''Mr. New York'' and later released the composition on his ''Brownswood Bubblers Eight'' in 2012. Thomas featured his live band (
Taylor Eigsti Taylor Eigsti (born September 24, 1984) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Eigsti's trio features bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Eric Harland. He is also a member of Eric Harland Voyager, Kendrick Scott Oracle, and Gretchen Parlato's ...
, Ben Williams, Michael Veleanu, Dana Hawkins) at a Gilles Peterson event produced by Giant Step in New York. Late 2012 Thomas began releasing mashup music videos that utilize found footage to promote new music from an upcoming release. After recording with Malik Ameer Crumpler, early 2013 Thomas released his eighth independent project titled ''...Take It''. He continued to create mash-up music video's and gained the attention of international blogs and magazines who favorably posted and reviewed his music videos. At the request of
Gilles Peterson Gilles Jérôme Moehrle MBE (; born 28 September 1964), better known as Gilles Peterson (), is a French broadcaster, DJ, and record label owner. He founded the influential labels Acid Jazz and Talkin' Loud, and started his current label Brow ...
Leron Thomas recorded with
Zara McFarlane Zara McFarlane is a British jazz/soul singer and songwriter, based in East London. In October 2014, McFarlane was awarded the title of "Best Jazz Act" at the MOBO Awards. She has had four albums released by Brownswood Recordings. Early life Zara ...
and was well received live in London for the release of the first single 'Angie La La'. Thomas released his ninth independent project ''Whatever'' in September 2013, garnering much attention for his stellar line-up and straight ahead swing compositions and tone. Throughout 2013 Thomas also performed with Jason Moran's ''Fats Waller Dance Party'' in several states and at the Ottawa, Toronto and
Montreal Jazz Festival The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal ( en, Montreal International Jazz Festival) is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Jazz Fest holds the 2004 Guinness World Record as the world's largest jazz fes ...
s. Thomas contributed his "crowd-pleasing, elegantly delivered vocals" to Waller's ''Two Sleepy People''. Thomas also appeared on Moran's Grammy nominated All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller album, released on Blue Note Records, well received as the "great crooner" with his "excellent vocals". Recording with French Producer GUTS on the Parisian Heavenly Sweetness label, Leron Thomas toured internationally with the GUTS live band, performing his hit song 'Man Funk'. The vinyl release of Thomas' experimental vocal/electronic ''...Take It'' project through Belgium's On-Point Records was announced in September 2014. Thomas also continued to tour internationally with Jason Moran's Fats Waller Dance Party and Guts throughout 2015 while developing a new album of his own, to be released on the Heavenly Sweetness label. With a new version of Role Play recorded with Bilal on guest vocals, the track received global play by taste-maker DJ's prior to the single's release date. The full-length album titled ''Cliquish'' was released globally by Heavenly Sweetness October 2015 complete with a 2 LP vinyl release. Drawing attention for his eclectic style, this album was stylistically likened to George Clinton,
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and N.E.R.D. Revered as Album Of The Week on BBC Radio 6, Gilles Peterson referred to Thomas as "a phenomenal talent" with a "brilliant album, really, really breaks the mold". Early 2016 Thomas touched on his Texan roots with the Joe Simon cover, The Chokin' Kind released on the Heavenly Sweetness Label. Leron Thomas tours with his live band throughout Europe promoting his new releases with his "alternative black music that sounds like no other".


Style

The trumpet was Thomas' main instrument and his focus was composing jazz. As reported in an Australian radio interview,Styles, Ennio, ''3RRR Interview with Leron Thomas'', January 20, 2012
/ref> he became frustrated with the contemporary scene and began creating 'other' music, seemingly as "a hard left turn". The first song Thomas wrote lyrics to was ''Love for Life'' with the intention of having Bilal sing, however Bilal liked Thomas' vocals and said that he should sing it himself. Thomas' multi-genre writing style can be summarized as art rock, random, real, raw and honest while contributing to the jazz idiom with his "distinctive trumpet voice and compositional prowess", his jazz temperament evident throughout much of his music. Another significant element of Thomas' style is his humor and sometimes he leaves his listeners not knowing when he is joking. Thomas is known as a serious improviser, encompassing various styles of music including straight-ahead jazz, funk, singer-songwriter, R&B, indie-rock, country and rap. His tone on the trumpet has been referred to as pure, warm and broad, his vocals linked with raw emotion, at times with bedroom-eyed delivery in croons and yelps Thomas has mentioned many artists that offer him inspiration including Frank Zappa,
David Bowie David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the ...
, George Clinton, James Brown,
Wayne Shorter Wayne Shorter (born August 25, 1933) is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. In the 1960s, he joined Miles Dav ...
,
Miles Davis Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Davis adopted a variety of musi ...
, Herbie Nichols and Frankie Beverly.


Recording

Thomas recorded with the following personnel: ''Dirty Draws Vol.1''; Craig Magnano, Cris Conti, Bilal, Tiombe Lockhart, Derek Nievergelt,
Harold O'Neal Harold Mujahid O'Neal FRSA (born 27 March 1981) is an American producer and musician, known for his work as a pianist, composer, public speaker, social entrepreneur, and storyteller. He is widely recognized for his association with the lega ...
, Eric Harland,
Marcus Strickland Marcus Strickland (born February 24, 1979) is an American jazz soprano, alto, and tenor saxophonist. He was born in Gainesville, Florida, and grew up in Miami. '' Down Beat'' magazine's Critics' Poll named him 'Rising Star on Tenor Saxophone' in ...
, Ryan Berg, Rashaan Carter. ''Dirty Draws Vol.2''; Brandon Owens, Craig Magnano, Benji, Darren Beckett, Stacy Dillard, Emannuel Harold, Ryan Berg, Isaac Darsche, Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons, ''Improvsensation'': Michael Severson, Craig Magnano, Jamire Williams ''The Dodenhoff Session'': Michael Severson, Tom Deis, Erik Dodenhoff, Tom Roslak ''Around You'': Frank LoCrasto, Jamire Williams, Burniss Earl Travis, Lage Lund ''Juxtaposed''; Axel Tosca Laugart, Amaury Acosta, Chris Smith, Aaron Nevezie, Theo Hill, Burniss Earl Travis, Tom Roslak, Frederika Krier, Bridget Barkan ''Dirty Draws Vol.3''; Mark Kelley, Michael Valeanu, Justin Tyson, Shimrit Shoshan, Carlo De Rosa, Theo Hill, Jean Christophe Maillard, Egardo Yayo Serka ''...Take It''; Malik Crumpler ''Whatever'';
Taylor Eigsti Taylor Eigsti (born September 24, 1984) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Eigsti's trio features bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Eric Harland. He is also a member of Eric Harland Voyager, Kendrick Scott Oracle, and Gretchen Parlato's ...
, Harish Raghavan, Justin Brown, Eric Harland, Michael Valeanu, Matthew Stevens ''Role Play EP''; Bilal, Simon Mavin, Paul Bender, Michael Severson, Florian Pellissier, Greg F, Tim Becherand, Tibo Brandalise, Matthew Silberman, Malik Crumpler ''Cliquish''; Bilal, Simon Mavin, Paul Bender, Michael Severson, Florian Pellissier, Greg F, Tim Becherand, Tibo Brandalise, Matthew Silberman, Malik Crumpler, Kenny Ruby ''The Chokin' Kind''; Florian Pellissier ''Good Kung Fu EP''; Mr. Cue, Harish Raghavan, Taylor Eigsti


Discography


Leron Thomas Recordings

* More Elevator Music (2020) (Double vinyl released on Lewis Recordings label) * 120 Bpm Af (2017)) * Good Kung Fu EP (2016) * The Chokin' Kind (2016) (Single Released on the Heavenly Sweetness label) * Cliquish LP (2015) (Released on the Heavenly Sweetness label) * Role Play EP (2015) (Released on the Heavenly Sweetness label) * Whatever (2013) * ...Take It (2013) (Released on vinyl in 2014 by Belgium's On Point Records http://www.on-point.be/op12/ On-Point Records) * Dirty Draws Vol. 3 (2011) * Juxtaposed (2010) * Around You (2010) * The Dodenhoff Session EP (free download on Amie Street 2009) * Improvsensation (2009) * Dirty Draws Vol. 2 (2006) * Dirty Draws Vol. 1 (2005)


Feature Recordings

*GUTS - Eternal (Heavenly Sweetness, 2016) *Florian Pellissier Quintet (Heavenly Sweetness, 2016) ''What a Difference a Day Makes'' featuring vocals by Leron Thomas *Asagaya - Light Of The Dawn (Jakarta Records, 2015) ''Mountain Of Bliss'' featuring lyrics/vocals by Leron Thomas (trumpet/vocals also on additional tracks) *
Jason Moran Jason Moran may refer to: * Jason Moran (criminal) (1967–2003), Australian mobster * Jason Moran (musician) Jason Moran (born January 21, 1975) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator involved in multimedia art and theatrical inst ...
- All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller ( Blue Note Records, 2014) trumpet/vocals by Leron Thomas *GUTS - Hip Hop After All (Heavenly Sweetness, 2014) ''Man Funk'' & ''Roses'' featuring lyrics/vocals by Leron Thomas *
Zara McFarlane Zara McFarlane is a British jazz/soul singer and songwriter, based in East London. In October 2014, McFarlane was awarded the title of "Best Jazz Act" at the MOBO Awards. She has had four albums released by Brownswood Recordings. Early life Zara ...
- ''Angie La La'' ( Brownswood Recordings, 2013) featuring lyrics/vocals by Leron Thomas *
Gilles Peterson Gilles Jérôme Moehrle MBE (; born 28 September 1964), better known as Gilles Peterson (), is a French broadcaster, DJ, and record label owner. He founded the influential labels Acid Jazz and Talkin' Loud, and started his current label Brow ...
Presents Brownswood Bubblers Eight ( Brownswood Recordings, 2012) ''Mr. New York'' by Leron Thomas *Home – Gift of Music (
Sunnyside Records Sunnyside Records is an American jazz record company and label established by François Zalacain in 1982 initially to release an album by pianist Harold Danko. Albums by Kirk Lightsey and Lee Konitz soon followed beginning a sequence of release ...
, 2012) ''Leaves Rebirth'' by Leron Thomas (featuring
Gretchen Parlato Gretchen Parlato (born February 11, 1976) is an American jazz singer. She has performed and recorded with musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, Marcus Miller and Lionel Loueke. ...
) *Heroes of the Galleon Trade - Neptune's Last Stand (Golf Channel Recordings, 2011) ''Winter Island Romance'' co-written by Leron Thomas, Chris Munoz & Michael Severson *Ennio Styles - Stylin' 500 - Part 1: The Soul (Heard And Felt, 2011) ''Love For Life'' by Leron Thomas *Tiombe Lockhart - Tiombe Lockhart #1 (Octave, 2007) ''Strange'' by Leron Thomas (featuring Tiombe Lockhart & Bilal)


Recordings as a Sideman

*
Jason Moran Jason Moran may refer to: * Jason Moran (criminal) (1967–2003), Australian mobster * Jason Moran (musician) Jason Moran (born January 21, 1975) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator involved in multimedia art and theatrical inst ...
- '' All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller'' (Blue Note, 2014) *
Bobby Watson Robert Michael Watson Jr. (born August 23, 1953), known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator. Music career Watson was born in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He ...
- From The Heart ( Palmetto Records, 2008) *
88-Keys Charles Misodi Njapa (born March 5, 1976), better known by his stage name 88-Keys, is an American record producer and rapper from New York City. Biography Born in New York City to West African parents from Cameroon, he was raised in the Eastches ...
- The Death of Adam (
Decon Decon'' is a New York-based creative studio that houses production, creative, strategy, and music divisions. The company creates campaigns on behalf of brands and advertising agencies. History Originally named Deconstruction Company, the comp ...
, 2008) *Ultimate Breaks & Beats - Instrumentals (Traffic Entertainment Group, 2008) *
Waajeed Robert O'Bryant, also known as Waajeed is a Detroit-born music producer, and one half of the hip hop and R&B group Platinum Pied Pipers, and a founding member of Tiny Hearts. He formed the Bling47 record label in 2002, which has released pro ...
Production Mix CD: Re-Edits, Re-Fixes & Re-Mixes (Bling47 Recordings, 2007) * Tiombe Lockhart ( Giant Step Records, 2005) ''Mr. Johnnie Walker'' * Bilal - Love for Sale (unreleased) *
Soulive Soulive is a funk/jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums) and Neal Evans ( Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet). Alth ...
(
Velour Recordings Velour Recordings is an American record label founded in 1999 in New York City by Jeff Krasno and Sean Hoess. Signed artists include * The Cat Empire * Soulive * Kaki King * Melissa Errico * Maktub * Topaz * Lettuce * Kudu * Baba * Sonya Kitc ...
, 2003) ''Doin Something (Remix)'' *7 Heads R Better Than 1: No Edge-Ups In South Africa Vol. 1 (Seven Heads, 2003) ''Bosoms'' *
Dennis Ferrer Dennis Ferrer (born December 26 1970) is a New York-based DJ, producer and remixer. He currently resides in Union City, New Jersey. A veteran of soulful house music production, he has worked with the likes of Masters at Work (MAW), Little Loui ...
- Soul Collectives Vol. 3 (Large Records, 2002) * Bilal - 1st Born Second ( Interscope Records, 2001)


References


External links


Official Leron Thomas Website
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