Musical Style
Green's saxophone style is heavily influenced by the Rhythm and Blues players of the 1950s, Big Jay McNeely, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, King Curtis, Junior Walker and his explosive, high energy stage performances have become his trademark. In 2010 the legendary guitarist Jeff Beck declared "Leo Green has to be one of the best and craziest saxophonists ever".
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