Leonidas Famelis Biography
Early life
He was born in Athens and started classical piano studies at the age
of only 4.
His natural talent in music was perceived by his teacher right away when she realized he had the perfect pitch,
the capability of perceiving music notes, chords and melodies without any external help.
In 1981 he gave his first concert and was awarded with distinction prize by the city mayor.
Along with classical piano and music theory, he continued his music studies in Helioupolis Philharmonic Band, learning to play the trumpet, saxhorn, genis, baritone horn and giving concerts all over Athens.
Music career
During puberty and at the age of 16 he registered in modern guitar, bouzouki and drums.
At the same time he completed his music superior theoretical studies and was unanimously distinguished in piano
with honors by the
Ministry of Culture.
His first compositions date in the early 90s in smooth jazz and chill out tunes, while at the same time
he started orchestrating international and greek songs, building thus a huge collection that now
counts over 50.000 music playbacks.
Chart Positions
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Winter Breeze by Leonidas Famelis was 3rd in the global nu jazz chart. (2017)
•
Halcyon is still the Number #1 single on
Funky Radio Station and in the next top positions are jennifer Lopez , Maroon 5, Dua Lipa & Bruno Mars.
Top Singles
| Year | Title | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Driving home | Relaxing - Chill out |
| 2016 | Melodia | New age |
| 2017 | Winter Breeze | Smooth Jazz |
| 2017 | Privilege | Funky Jazz |
| 2018 | Halcyon | Funky Jazz |