ARTHUR LEE LAND – BIO

Arthur Lee Land combines diverse influences to create a fresh new musical vibe: Afrograss Flavored Folk Rock. During a tour of Nigeria and Ghana, West Africa in 2001, Arthur spawned the concept of Afrograss: a synthesis of West African percussion and bluegrass in a folk rock context with a touch of funk, jazz, reggae, latin and world beat. Touring as a multi-instrumental solo act Arthur calls “A One-Man Afrograss Folk Rock Ensemble,” he utilizes “loop” (live recording) technology to create a full band sound by layering African percussion, bass, acoustic & electric guitars, guitar synth, vocals and talk box.

A talented multi-instrumentalist, Arthur has perfected The Art of Live Looping during one-man performances that have dropped jaws at clubs and concerts across the country. Arthur’s new release, a DVD entitled: Live at Mystic Hot Springs serves as both an introduction to the process of looping and a primer of Arthur’s sound and captures his ability to settle into relaxed, infectious grooves while at the same time busily creating multi-layered music—which he describes “stacked like pancakes”—with acoustic and electric guitar, fluid bass lines, and an array of percussion and effects. Arthur's talent is spreading beyond the confines of Colorado including national features in Frontier Airlines' Wild Blue Yonder Magazine and on the airlines' in-flight video channel, which aired 3 videos from his Live Looping In The House DVD for over 3 months in the fall of 2006. “Lee Land is one of those guys with so much natural talent his jaw-dropping virtuosity seems effortless" said John Farmer of Wild Blue Yonder Magazine.

Inspired by the thriving Colorado music scene, Arthur uprooted from Chicago and moved to Boulder in January of 2004. Arthur Lee Land’s local legend is growing fast. Arthur was voted Best Singer/Songwriter by Colorado’s Marquee Magazine for their 2005 Front Row Awards. After Arthur’s first performances as a student at the 2002 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival & Song School in Lyons Colorado, he was invited to return as a guitar instructor and performer every year since then. Arthur’s teaching and SRO performances were a huge success. Steve Szymanski, VP of Planet Bluegrass, and the event’s producer, commenting on Arthur’s universal demand among patrons AND performers at the festival stated: “This guy exudes musical magic!”

Arthur Lee Land’s latest CD Dragonfly, released in 2005 on Perfect Groove Records, was produced by Grammy Award Nominated songwriter and producer Wendy Waldman (Save The Best For Last, Fishin’ In The Dark, New Grass Revival). The CD consists of songs co-written with his wife and lyricist Carol Lee. Dragonfly features a cast of world-renowned musicians including: Joe Craven (David Grisman Quintet, Garcia/Grisman) on mandolin, fiddle and percussion; Mark Diamond (Big Swing Trio) on acoustic bass; Scott Babcock (Karla Bonoff) on drums and percussion; Michael Travis (The String Cheese Incident) on djembe/congas; Herb Pederson (Old and In The Grey, Chris Hillman) on banjo; Greg Liesz (Joni Mitchell, K.D. Lang, Bill Frisell) on dobro; Kenny Edwards (Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks) and Wendy Waldman on background vocals; and Arthur Lee Land on lead vocals and all guitars.

In and around touring and recording Arthur has been devoting more time to his passion of working with youth and teaching. Arthur Lee Land’s Musical Life Skills K-12 Assembly Program is a fun, engaging and inspirational assembly that features Arthur’s "One-Man Afrograss Folk Rock Ensemble." "Arthur truly engages kids to a high degree. He knows how to speak their language. Every student was absolutely fascinated” said Julie Pullium, Music Teacher at Birch Elementary School, Broomfield CO. Through dynamic performance, demonstration and audience participation, Arthur teaches that the principles of HARMONY and LISTENING are not only a keys to making great music, but are also key elements in developing great life skills. As in life, so in art.

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