"Extraordinary artists do not appear overnight. I believe people will remember Luciano Leães for a long time. Musically, the Brazilian musician is at the crossroads where past, present and future meet"
- RUSS RAGSDALE, Nashville producer (Leon Russell, Muddy Waters
and Michael Jackson)
"THE BRAZILIAN PROFESSOR"
Blues Matters! Magazine 2021
NEWS
* WATCH "ODILA Y MANECO" VIDEO-DOC AND LISTEN TO "LIVE AT PIANÍSTICO"
LUCIANO LEÃES + OTSP ORCHESTRA
LUCIANO LEÃES AT WWOZ RADIO
"What's the perfect mix between
New Orleans R&B and Brazilian soul?
Luciano Leães & The Big Chiefs"
RON LEVY
Music producer and Pianist / Organist
for BB King, Albert King among others.
“Luciano is one of these amazing cats who plays blues, R&B
and New Orleans-style keyboards so well and with so much
soul that after you hear him, you’ll want to do one of two things:
(1) quit, or (2) go practice and try like hell to catch up. One of the baddest cats out there on the scene, end of story...”
BOB LOHR
Chuck Berry's Pianist
"What's the perfect blend of New Orleans R&B and Brazilian Soul called? Luciano Leães & the Big Chiefs The Power of Love! Que legal!" - RON LEVY, Musical producer and keyboardist for BB King and Albert King.
“Luciano Leaes really knocked out the musically- astute full house at this year’s Booker Birthday Bash with his trademark blend of passion, energy, virtuosity, charm and humor. His ability to honor Booker’s brilliance while putting his own stamp on the music was impressive, and his easy manner with the audience very appealing.”
FRED KASTEN,
Award-Winning Radio Producer,hoster and jazz critic
GIGS
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PRESS
"What I remember about Luciano Leães is that he is not an atypical presence. Many have watched him play here [in New Orleans]." When Luciano invokes my father's legacy, he is one of the best pianists to appear in this role"
– PAT BYRD, daughter of Professor Longhair