Leon Thomas

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Biography

Leon Thomas was an American jazz singer, who made his mark in , singing "The Creator Has a Master Plan" with a and showing that even avant-garde jazz can become popular under some circumstances. A fairly conventional singer, the most unusual aspect to Thomas was that he often broke out into yodelling in the middle of a vocal, a device since utilized occasionally by a. He also appeared as a sideman in many situations, including on a a record and with a . Thomas died of heart failure on May , .

  • Real name
  • Amos Leon Thomas Jr.
  • Name variations
  • A.L. Thomas·Amos Leon Thomas·Amosis Leontopolis Thomas·L. Thomas·L.Thomas·Leone Thomas·Thomas·Thomas Leon
  • Santana·The Leon Thomas Blues Band
  • Primary profession
  • Cinematographer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 04 October 1937
  • Place of birth
  • East St. Louis· Illinois
  • Death date
  • 1999-05-08
  • Death age
  • 62
  • Place of death
  • New York City
  • Education
  • Tennessee State University

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Trivia

Sans toit ni loi , Magnolia , and The Fountain are three of his favorite films.

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