Education
He studied drums from age 11 and had classical training in his teens.
He studied drums from age 11 and had classical training in his teens.
Not to be confused with the baritone saxophonist Leo Parker. He went on to study jazz under the tutelage of Barry Harris. He often plays minimalist drum kits, sometimes consisting of only one cymbal.
His 1998 album, Awakening (Columbia Records) made it to 20th at Billboard (magazine)"s "Top Jazz albums.".