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The Levin Brothers Quartet, featuring Pat Labarbera
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Levin Brothers Biography
THE LEVIN BROTHERS BAND - 2025
Growing up in in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pete and Tony Levin were trained in Classical music but were also attracted to and influenced by the 1950's jazz recordings by bassist Oscar Pettiford and French horn player Julius Watkins. Both were encouraged by Brookline’s music faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to Boston University SFAA and then to The Juilliard School in New York City, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. After graduating, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s. both were active in the New York City music scene, doing recording sessions and playing live.
Style-wise, Tony and Pete have had divergent careers. Their musical paths have crossed many times, backing other artists and playing in each other's bands. In the late ‘70s they toured together with Paul Simon. But other than a 1976 recording by their first group - “The Clams” - the Levin Brothers band was their first time developing a project of their own. With their common roots, music training and decades of recording experience, getting their minds in sync with the project was easy.
Their 2014 debut album “Levin Brothers” was recorded in Catskill, NY at Scott Petito’s NRS Studio. The music was rooted in ‘50s-era jazz. Over the years they've added a lot of eclectic material to the band's repertoire, drawing from Classical, Pop and Prog Rock genres and adapting it to the band's jazz style. Performances now include compositions by Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Ennio Morricone, Ralph Towner, Astor Piazzolla, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Giuffre, as well as originals by Pete, Tony, Jeff and Pat.
Over the last 10 years the quartet has toured the U.S. and internationally, releasing 4 more albums. While Woodstock drummer Jeff Siegel has been with them from the beginning, the 4th member has varied over the years: saxophonist Erik Lawrence, guitarists David Spinozza and Jeff Ciampa, flautist Ali Ryerson and saxophonist Ken Gioffre. In 2024-25 they are joined by iconic saxophonist Pat Labarbera.
TONY LEVIN
Since graduating from the Eastman School of music, Tony has become the bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men and BEAT.
PETE LEVIN
As a French Horn major, Pete earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early ‘70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the New York City recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings and performances with artists including Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Joe Louis Walker, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He has released 19 solo albums with groups of varying sizes. He currently leads and tours with the “Gil Evans Remembered” band, an 11-piece band made up of alumni of the Gil Evans Orchestra of the 1970’s.
JEFF "SEIGE" SEIGEL
Drummer/Composer/Educator Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from 1994-99, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison. For many years, along with bassist Rich Syracuse, he was a member of legendary pianist Lee Shaw's recording and touring trio. He currently tours and records with a jazz quartet The Professors, four members of the SUNY (State University of New York) music faculty.
PAT LABARBERA
American-born, Canadian jazz tenor sax player, Pat Labarbera is best known as a long-time featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s band. Pat comes from a musical family, sharing jazz history along with his two brothers, John (Buddy Rich) and Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975 Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring internationally and recording with the legendary drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. Living in Toronto, Ontario since 1974, Pat is on the faculty at Humber College. He has played a major role in the development of a generation of Canadian saxophonists. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional Instrumental Jazz Album for “Deep in a Dream.” Pat joined the Levin Brothers quartet in 2024, appearing with them for four shows at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
www.thelevinbrothers.com
Read MoreGrowing up in in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pete and Tony Levin were trained in Classical music but were also attracted to and influenced by the 1950's jazz recordings by bassist Oscar Pettiford and French horn player Julius Watkins. Both were encouraged by Brookline’s music faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to Boston University SFAA and then to The Juilliard School in New York City, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. After graduating, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s. both were active in the New York City music scene, doing recording sessions and playing live.
Style-wise, Tony and Pete have had divergent careers. Their musical paths have crossed many times, backing other artists and playing in each other's bands. In the late ‘70s they toured together with Paul Simon. But other than a 1976 recording by their first group - “The Clams” - the Levin Brothers band was their first time developing a project of their own. With their common roots, music training and decades of recording experience, getting their minds in sync with the project was easy.
Their 2014 debut album “Levin Brothers” was recorded in Catskill, NY at Scott Petito’s NRS Studio. The music was rooted in ‘50s-era jazz. Over the years they've added a lot of eclectic material to the band's repertoire, drawing from Classical, Pop and Prog Rock genres and adapting it to the band's jazz style. Performances now include compositions by Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Ennio Morricone, Ralph Towner, Astor Piazzolla, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Giuffre, as well as originals by Pete, Tony, Jeff and Pat.
Over the last 10 years the quartet has toured the U.S. and internationally, releasing 4 more albums. While Woodstock drummer Jeff Siegel has been with them from the beginning, the 4th member has varied over the years: saxophonist Erik Lawrence, guitarists David Spinozza and Jeff Ciampa, flautist Ali Ryerson and saxophonist Ken Gioffre. In 2024-25 they are joined by iconic saxophonist Pat Labarbera.
TONY LEVIN
Since graduating from the Eastman School of music, Tony has become the bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men and BEAT.
PETE LEVIN
As a French Horn major, Pete earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early ‘70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the New York City recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings and performances with artists including Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Joe Louis Walker, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He has released 19 solo albums with groups of varying sizes. He currently leads and tours with the “Gil Evans Remembered” band, an 11-piece band made up of alumni of the Gil Evans Orchestra of the 1970’s.
JEFF "SEIGE" SEIGEL
Drummer/Composer/Educator Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from 1994-99, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison. For many years, along with bassist Rich Syracuse, he was a member of legendary pianist Lee Shaw's recording and touring trio. He currently tours and records with a jazz quartet The Professors, four members of the SUNY (State University of New York) music faculty.
PAT LABARBERA
American-born, Canadian jazz tenor sax player, Pat Labarbera is best known as a long-time featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s band. Pat comes from a musical family, sharing jazz history along with his two brothers, John (Buddy Rich) and Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975 Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring internationally and recording with the legendary drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. Living in Toronto, Ontario since 1974, Pat is on the faculty at Humber College. He has played a major role in the development of a generation of Canadian saxophonists. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional Instrumental Jazz Album for “Deep in a Dream.” Pat joined the Levin Brothers quartet in 2024, appearing with them for four shows at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
www.thelevinbrothers.com
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