Biography
1960, USA. Playing music from a very early age, Levy studied piano and music theory at The Manhattan School of Music for four years, then studied pipe organ for a further two years. While attending Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, he was a member of the jazz band. His multi-instrumentalism did not stop at piano and organ but extended to include the harmonica. Although playing the standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica, Levy has developed a fully chromatic style and has succeeded in making an astonishing impact in the many areas of music in which he is adept. These include jazz, pop and rock, world music, folk, blues and country, Latin and classical. Levy has played for theatrical performances, winning a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Original Music For A Play. In television and film he has played on-screen, including several appearances on The Tonight Show, on soundtracks and for commercials. His harmonica playing was featured on the soundtracks of A...
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