Len Bryant
Jazz and Pop
9
songs
237
plays
It's Now Midnight(Waiting For Your Love) It's Now Midnight(Waiting For Your Love)
Angel Eyes Angel Eyes
Hello Hello
Shake A Lady Shake A Lady
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The band consists of Charles Fambrough- Bass; Ralph Bowen- Tenor Sax; Bill O'connell -Piano; Omar Hill-Percussion; Len Bryant-Drums and Vocals.Band/artist history
Beginning as a doo wop singer in the '50s, Len Bryant has spent half a century performing as both a drummer and vocalist. Some sort of musical genes are sure to be found in his extended family, particularly his sister Vera Eubanks, who in addition to being a multi-instrumentalist in her own right gave birth to not one but three jazzy sons, guitarist Kevin Eubanks, trombonist Robin Eubanks, and trumpeter Duane Eubanks. Len Bryant's brother Ray Bryant is a stellar jazz pianist, while another brother named Tom Bryant, unfortunately deceased, was a Bassist and vocalist. From this diverse group of related influences it was Ray Bryant who perhaps had the greatest impact. while in the Army, Len Bryant became fascinated with both the piano and the way his brother played it. Len took lessons from army band members for a while and eventually joined up with other players from the Army band to form rehearsal and jam bands.
He soon began working out on the drums, for several years playing both piano and drums before finally settling on the latter. Bryant nonetheless dropped music for a while after rejoining civilian life, eventually opting for formal training at the Granoff School of Music, where he once again engaged in the tandem exploration of piano and drums. Soon he was picking up work as a drummer in R&B bands, but longed to be involved in jazz similar in style to what his brothers were involved with. Eventually Ray Bryant and Tom Bryant involved their drumming brother in a family band that basically imploded after Tom Bryant's death in the '80s. His activities largely confined to the Philadelphia area, Len Bryant became known for singing a few numbers on every gig, a talent that listeners encouraged with suggestions that he pursue a career entirely devoted to vocalizing. His album It's Now Midnight Waiting for Your Love was released on the LB label in 2006. Eugene Chadbourne, All Music GuideHave you performed in front of an audience?Yes. I really enjoy playing at Festivals because I get to mingle with and converse with the members of other bands and I get to listen to what they are playing. I also pick up on a lot of positive things from other musicians in other bands. It broadens my horizon.
Your musical influences
Well, I can truthly say that the Motown Sound had a big influence on me. I really got a lot out of listening to R&B and Jazz. I really can listen to any type of music and get something out of it. It makes me more versatile.What equipment do you use?
I play a set of Pearl Masters Custom Maplewood Drums. They are fantastic. Top of the line. I use all Zildjian Cymbals.Contact
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