Randy Leago

Randy Leago is one of the most creative and in-demand musicians in
Nashville.

His career is marked by performances, touring and recording with a wide variety of artists.

Since 2003 he has been multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with Grammy winning country/folk artist Kathy Mattea, playing a variety of keyboards, woodwinds and accordion, in settings from electric band to acoustic band, and often with fine symphony orchestras throughout the US.

Also since 2003, he has played keyboards, saxes and miscellaneous instruments
with platinum selling country/pop artist Deana Carter, on stage and in studio.

In 2008 he will be touring with pop/soul singer SHELBY LYNNE, in support of her new CD "Just a Little Lovin'".
Also, in 2008 he will be appearing with the Nashville Star Tour as keyboardist, showcasing the winners from the NBC television show.

He has worked with country music stars Rodney Crowell, Waylon Jennings and
Dixie Chicks; pop music legends Janis Ian, Steve Cropper, Engelbert Humperdinck, Duane Eddy, Aretha Franklin and Paul Williams; and rockers Lucinda Williams, Bob Seger, Guster and Amy Rigby.

In Nashville he performs regularly with his post-lounge music ensemble Aqua Velvet, roots music group The Downtown Wigs,
rock album tribute band The Long Players,
all-star vocal group Kentucky Thunder, and many others.

Always ready to employ an exotic sound, Randy has spent much time working with unusual musical instruments such as bass flute, Irish whistle, sitar, cavaquinho and quica.

He has performed on stage and television throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. He moved to Nashville in 1988, after study of woodwinds, piano and voice at the music school of the University of North Texas. He continues to be a student of music of the world, exploring the instruments and culture of Irish, Brazilian and Indian music.

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