Carmen Leggio

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Carmen Leggio is an American jazz musician. He plays tenor saxophone. In the past, he played with bands led by Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Maynard Ferguson.[1] He has also played with Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis and Thad Jones.

Leggio was born in Tarrytown, New York, where he lives currently. He still performs at various clubs in Westchester. In 2006 he recorded Three Legends Live At The Division Street Grill with Bucky Pizzarelli and Bill Crow at one of these dates.

[edit] Select discography

  • A Sax For Christmas (2007, Leggio Records)
  • Sax After Midnight (1996, The Good Music Record Company)

With Bill Crow and Bucky Pizzarelli

  • Three Legends Live At The Division Street Grill (2006, Leggio Records)

With Donnie O'Brien

  • Donnie O´Brien Meets Manhattan Swing: In a Basie Mood (2004, Arbors Records)
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[edit] References

  1. ^ Thomas Staudter (2005-12-11). WESTCHESTER AT ITS BEST; Still Swinging, Center Stage, at 78. New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.