lesblachut
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Les Blachut is a performing musician on keyboards, 4-mallet vibraphone, tenor steelpans, and other keyboard-based percussion instruments. Les graduated from Berklee College of Music (berklee.edu) and from the International Academy of Arts & Science. Les is an accomplished composer, producer and educator. His credits include teaching at the Miami School of Audio Engineering (SAE.edu) Broward Community College, St. Jude School in Boca Raton, Hot Keys Music Studios, Piano Showcase, judging for the Billboard Songwriting Competition and the US Songwriting Competition. Les has been performing and recording music with many internationally recognized celebrities covering a wide spectrum of genres including jazz, pop, R&B, blues and ethnic music. Les is involved in the works of the Catholic Caribbean Music Ministry, performing and recording music for artists associated with St. George Church, St. Coleman Church and Our Lady of Czestochowa’s Mission. More information can be found at lesblachut.com
Why this name?
I work with other people as a sideman so it's not my decision but I suggested Jazz Survivors when they needed to change their name and co-decided about Jampoles.
Do you play live?
play live whenever possible and love it, check my calendar for current events.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
finally it's the artists taking control of their product.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
yes
Band History:
I work with various artists so it may be a different band every night.
Your influences?
I don't like "artificial music" anything else will do.
Favorite spot?
home
Equipment used:
makeshift vibraphone and mallets
Anything else...?
not really...