JAZZ CELLIST DANA LEONG has been cited for one of the “Top 10 Performances of the Year in New York City.”  He is active as both a renowned cellist and a powerful and articulate trombonist.  Mr. Leong’s debut album entitled “Leaving New York” features his original compositions and guest appearances by Christian McBride and eight-time Grammy winning clarinetist Paquito d’Rivera.  Mr. Leong has performed as cellist, trombonist and producer for many artists, including Richard Stolzman at Carnegie Hall, the 2006 Grammy-nominated Jazz Chamber Trio led by Pauquito d’Rivera (where Leong now fills a chair frequented by Yo Yo Ma), Yoko Ono, Boyz II Men, Earth Wind and Fire, Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.  He is currently on a “Rhythm Road Tour” of Asia, sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.  To read more about Dana and hear excerpts of his music, visit www.danaleong.com.