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Leo Green | |
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| Born | 30 August 1972 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, broadcaster |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | theleogreenexperience |
Leo Green (born 30 August 1972) is a British musician and broadcaster.
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Leo Green | |
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| Born | 30 August 1972 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, broadcaster |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | theleogreenexperience |
Leo Green (born 30 August 1972) is a British musician and broadcaster.
Green played with Van Morrison's band. [1] Green plays saxophone and sings in his own band. [2] In 2010 guitarist Jeff Beck said, "Leo Green has to be one of the best and craziest saxophonists ever". [3]
The Leo Green Orchestra accompanied Tom Chaplin (from Keane), Beverley Knight and Imelda May for concerts that were broadcast on BBC Radio 2. [4] [5] [6]
Green has presented programmes on BBC radio, including:
Green has hosted several editions of BBC Radio 2's Friday Night Is Music Night. [18] [19] [20] [21]
With Jeff Beck
With Van Morrison
With Lisa Stansfield
With Jane Horrocks
With Jools Holland
Daniel Bedingfield
With Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man
With Various
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