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Singer/ Performer/ Recording Artist
Taking Rim country music to new level By Teresa McOuerry ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER
Leander is a man of many talents. The self-taught artist not only sings, but plays keyboard, bass, rhythm guitar, and percussion. One man, with one name, is taking the recording industry in Payson Arizona to the next level. Leander, a Michigan recording artist, brought his talent to the Rim country this summer. His two compact disc of adult contemporary music, "The Hour of Love" and "Night of a Thousand Kisses," were both on the Outstanding Records label, which is based in Huntington Beach, Calif. Leander is currently developing a third CD, which will come out next year through Outstanding Records. "I am self-taught," Leander said, "I play the keyboards, bass, rhythm guitar, and percussion. My love of music brought me into the business." The work keeps him on the road slot, he just returned from an engagement in Portland, Ore., and has performed throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and of course Michigan. "I'm a big hit over there," he said with a laugh. Leander said his work keeps him very busy, but he is still facing challenges. "The biggest challenge is competition and the other fields that promoters feel are more marketable. And I differ." On the flip side, "The biggest reward is having people buy the CDs and enjoy what I do."
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