ALEX LEON JR Born in New Jersey and raised in Miami. Fl., Alex Leon jr. is of Colombian and Ecuadorian descent and a 2nd generation musician in the Leon Family. He received his early drum instruction from his father, Alex Leon Sr., one of Colombia's most prominent and influential Latin Artists. Alex's high energy percussion performances have captivated audiences all over with his pulsating beat and high powered rhythms. Add an extensive and diverse musical background into the formula and it is clear to see why Alex Leon jr. is one of the most sought after percussionists on the music scene today playing everything from rock to funk to jazz to R&B to Latin and world rhythms. Alex jr. has performed on tour, record, TV, movie and video with a virtual who’s who in music including Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Patti LaBelle, Nichollas Brooks, Derek David (the Platters), Los Titanes, Sonora Dinamita, Roberto Blades, Alex Leon Sr., Nino Segarra, Lefty Perez, Willie Chirino, and many others. Alex's most recent project was with Derek David. (Lead singer for the Platters), producing 2 songs from his record album which has hit the charts in Europe with "Sin City Blatin Dance Party". Currently dividing his time between Las Vegas and Miami, Alex jr. continues to broaden his musican talents to include recording and producing projects. Stepping into the spotlight as bandleader and producer, Alex celebrates his Latin roots while playing the driving rhythms, upbeat tempos, and danceable mambos, rumbas, and cha cha chas of his heritage. He is currently working on his debut album which is set to be released later this year.
	GIORGIO ROJAS - PERCUSSIONIST Born in Peru into a musical family, Giorgio’s stage debut was with his fathers band playing the Cajon.At the age of 13, he migrated to Australia and was introduced to traditional rhythms such as Sayas, Tinkus, Waynos and Moreandas. He went on to learn every aspect of Latin and Jazz percussion and performed with renown Latin band ‘Mi Tierra’ for 12 years. During this time he also studied at the Australian National University graduating with a Bachelor of Music in 2005.He has worked with many respected musicians and bands in Australia, Canada and the USA and has toured as the support act for International touring artists Black Eyed Peas and De La Soul. He has been recently joined Burn the Floor.
	HENRY SORIANO - PERCUSSIONIST Henry Soriano was born in the Philippines and started playing the drums at the age of 16.His professional career began at the age of 19 when he moved to America and has been working around the World while studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he is pursuing a degree in Jazz Studies. As a drummer, Henry has performed with many of the top and most reputable artists and musicians in Las Vegas including Clay Jenkins, Bobby Shew, Wayne Bergeron, and Chris Potter.Henry recently recorded a compilation album called “Project Chains” with JAK PARIS and then featured on the pop/rock album “Electric Revolution” and Johnny Pate’s 80th Birthday Celebration CD alongside Jazz Legends like Ron Carter, Phil Woods, Harvey Mason, Kenny Burrell, Shirley Horn and Monty Alexander. Henry has been touring with Burn the Floor for 2 years.
	Joe Malone Joe Malone Born San Diego, California in 1965 Masters Degree in Percussion performance from The University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1996. Joseph Malone has performed in the Las Vegas area since the early 1990’s and has been a composer/arranger for various musical ensembles and film in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Joe is currently composing the score for the film “The Steam Room” starring Morgan Fairchild. Performance credits: Peabo Bryson, Bobby Caldwell, David Cassidy, Carl Fontana, Chaka Kahn, Melissa Manchester, Don Menza, Joe Williams, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, The Producers, Menopause The Musical, Signed, Sealed Delivered, The Rat Pack is Back by Don Rio and David Cassidy. As a Band Leader: The Huis Ten Bosch Jazz Sextet, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As a Teacher: Joseph Malone has been an adjunct professor at The University of Nevada Las Vegas in Jazz studies since 1997, and is the composer/arranger in residence at the Hawthorne Gold Music school in Hawthorne California.
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