Meet the one and only Miles Leon! Originally hailing from the red clay of Atlanta, Georgia, Miles embarked on a musical journey that started with the sweet sounds of jazz and never looked back.

Picture this: Miles as a young musician, finding his groove at Tri-Cities High School. There, he studied privately under jazz legend Joseph Jennings, all while embracing his inner band geek as a member of the school's marching band.

Fast forward to his college years, where Miles traded Southern hospitality for the scenic landscapes of Upstate New York. Landing at Bard College on a full scholarship, he blossomed into a triple-threat: a talented multi-instrumentalist, a creative composer, and an jazz youth educator. You name it, he could play it – tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano – you name it! Under the mentorship of award-winning saxophonist Erica Lindsay, Miles's composing talent emerged like a jazz improvisation. He arranged tunes and conducted them for Bard's Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, all while educating budding grade-school musicians at Bard's Jazz Prep program.
 
His jazz journey didn't stop there; he set sail for a master's degree in jazz performance at William Paterson University. There he had the privilege of studying under many contemporary jazz greats, including saxophonist  Dayna Stephens and pianist Bill Charlap. It was a time of growth and learning, as he honed his craft and deepened his understanding of the art form.

Following grad school, Miles became the jazz ensemble director at an elite boarding school in Massachusetts. He didn't just teach students the art of big band playing; he doubled down on imparting the cultural and historical significance of the music they played. His leadership wasn't confined to the jazz band; it extended to directing the school's Chapel Chorus, an a cappella girls group, steel drum ensemble, and even the beginners' band. Miles also designed and taught a music appreciation curriculum to 9th graders that molded young minds into connoisseurs of music.
 
After a year of teaching, Miles made a bold decision. He realized that while he could teach music, the calling of performing on the saxophone was practically shouting in his ear. Today, Miles graces major cruise lines as a headliner with his remarkable shows: "Rock with You: A Tribute to the King of Pop" and "Funk Your Soul: A Tribute Celebrating Funk and Soul Artists." He is also an in-demand wedding and private event saxophonist based in Providence, Rhode Island.
 
Whether you catch him on land or at sea, Miles is sure to touch your heart and leave you with a tune in your step, one note at a time!