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Leon Breeden Passes


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Picked this up at AllAboutJazz

Musical director at North Texas State University (legendary) jazz bands.

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Jsngry, did you pass through his bands?

Never made - never pursued - the "1:00 route", but was definitely there during Breeden's heyday (74-79).

The man's dedication to his vision as he saw it is certainly noteworthy, and cause for respect to be paid at whatever level one sees fit. It was a dedication that never waned in its intensity.

I will say this - seeing him (all band rehearsals save a very few were open to student attendance, a most admirable policy, I believe) literally turn the 1:00 over to Lyle Mays in the 74-75 year was one of the most interesting - and downright fun - ongoing musical experiences I've ever seen. Whatever Breeden's own "bag" was, his willingness to put it aside - surrender it, really - to serve the development of what was a very unique and special talent is something that should be noted as long as the man's name is mentioned.

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