Leo Chelyapov

Audio and Video Samples

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Sunday, July 15, 2012
  • 11:00AM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Los Angeles, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Tuesday, December 20, 2011
  • 7:30PM - Christmas Party
  • Upland, CA
  • Saturday, June 25, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Engagement Party
  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Wednesday, September 22, 2010
  • 12:00PM - Corporate Function
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
= Booked through GigMasters
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Location:
Los Angeles, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 60 miles from Los Angeles.
Pay Range:
$200-$2000 per hour
Member Since:
2010
Primary Category:
Jazz One Man Band
Additional Categories:
Ambient Piano, Blues Saxophone, Jazz Saxophone, One Man Band
Influences:
Benny Goodman, Dave Tarras, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Gypsy Jazz, Klezmer, Sephardic/Israeli/Flamenco Music, Classical Music

Group Members

  • Leo Chelyapov - clarinet, saxophone, keys

Description

Hi,
I play clarinet, saxophone, keys and accordion. I studied at the Schnittke Moscow State Institute of Music and graduated as a woodwind soloist, orchestra conductor, and music educator. Emigrating to Hollywood in 1992, I have appeared on several TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210, the Chabad Telethon and Late Night with David Letterman. My other performances include a series of five concerts at the University of Judaism with jazz luminaries Buddy Collette, Abe Most, Herb Jeffries and Bobby Rodriguez. In 2002 I performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival in Beverly Hills with his Hollywood Klezmer Jazz Quintet. Currently, I work as a freelance musician, performer with Valadez World Ensemble at Disneyland (Anaheim) and teacher out of my recording studio near Culver City. With my Jazz/Klezmer karaoke set up I play jazz standards, klezmer and other styles of popular music for weddings, bar and bat-mitzvahs, birthday parties, corporate and other events.
I also have world/jazz trio (duet or larger ensemble is also possible) with instrumentation of your choice... If you want quality entertainment for your occasion do not hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss the details...

Song List

  • Leo Plays Klezmer Video - http://www.youtube.com/user/chelorec?blend=21&ob=5#p/a/u/2/ib5c85Bb4s4

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • Leo was very professional, his music was beautiful, and everyone enjoyed his presence. Thank you Leo for providing my company with a very memorable experience. Cheers, Victor D -- Victor D, Thousand Oaks, CA, 9/22/2010
  • Leo was professional and extremely accommodating. He plays the saxophone very well. Also,his prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend him! -- Mary A, Marina Del Rey, CA, 6/25/2011
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