Did Lucky Chops break up?

Charles Sams (percussion) left the band in 2018 to focus on his real estate career, Raphael Buyo (sousaphone) left the band in 2019 to focus on his medical career, Leo Pellegrino (baritone saxophone) left the band in 2016 to focus on his new band Too Many Zooz.

Why did Leo P leave Lucky Chops?

Leo P, who plays the big baritone saxophone, has stopped performing with Lucky Chops in order to focus on a band which he founded called Too Many Zooz. They are also a brilliant high-energy brass band (trio) focusing more on brass house music and definitely worth checking out if you like Lucky Chops.

When did Leo join Lucky Chops?

2014
Leo Pellegrino

Leonardo Pellegrino
Origin New York, New York, U.S.
Genres Jazz, Brass house
Years active 2014–present
Associated acts Too Many Zooz (2014–present), Lucky Chops ( c. 2014-2017)

Where did Lucky Chops start?

New York, NYLucky Chops / Origin

What is Leo P doing now?

He is a member of the “brass house” band Too Many Zooz and former member of the Lucky Chops brass band. On November 30, 2019, Pellegrino and alto saxophonist Grace Kelly announced a long-term collaboration project known as 2SAXY.

Who is the leader of Lucky Chops?

The Lucky Chops are a New York-based band, formed in 2006. They started in Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and were founded by sousaphone player Raphael Buyo along with trombonist Josh Holcomb and saxophonist/clarinetist Daro Behroozi.

Where does Leo P live?

Leo Pellegrino, also known as Leo P, is a baritone saxophonist based in New York City. He was born June 3, 1991, in the city of Pittsburgh.

How old are Lucky Chops?

New York City, New York, U.S. The Lucky Chops are a New York-based band, formed in 2006. They started in Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and were founded by sousaphone player Raphael Buyo along with trombonist Josh Holcomb and saxophonist/clarinetist Daro Behroozi.

What brand sax does Leo P play?

LEO: I use Vandoren. I used to use Vandoren 4s, which are really hard and I then started using 3 1/2s once I started doing more stage shows. I needed the 4s for acoustic just to be louder so now I use 3-1/2 Vandorens. But yeah, I just blew a box.

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