Leon Michels
Leon Michels is an American producer and multi-instrumentalist know for his work with El Michels Affair (which he founded), Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, and Big Crown Records (which he co-founded)[1]. Additionally, he has recorded for artists such as for Lana Del Rey, Dr. John, Action Bronson, and he frequently collaborates with Dan Auerbach[2]. Michels has played with groups such as the blues-rock duo The Black Keys, hip-hop group The Wu Tang Clan, soul singer Charles Bradley, and is a founding member of The Arcs [3]and Menahan Street Band[4]
| Leon Michels | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 (age 37–38) |
| Instruments | Saxophone, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Labels | Truth & Soul, Big Crown Records |
| Associated acts | El Michels Affair, The Arcs, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band, Charles Bradley, Lana Del Rey, Wu-Tang Clan, Freddie Gibbs |
| Website | elmichelsaffair |
As a producer, Michels has produced records for artists such as Lee Fields, Chicano Batman, Nicole Wray, The Carters, Hanni El Khatib, Marco Benevento, and Don Toliver.
References
- "How Big Crown Records Is Creating More Than the Retro-Soul Revival". Observer. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- "Leon Michels | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- "The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Announces New Album With The Arcs". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- "Leon Michels, El Michels Affair,Enter The 37th Chamber". Retrieved 2020-04-21.
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