Leonard Jacome was born in Rubio, Táchira State, Venezuela. He is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer and producer and one of the World's most prolific and accomplished harpists. He has won numerous awards representing Venezuela abroad and has toured and performed throughout Latin America, United States, South Africa, Europe, Africa, Japan, Malaysia, and UK. Leonard is also working to develop a contemporary identity for the South American harp. He is the creator/inventor of the Venezuelan electric harp, with the support of Camac-Harps of France. Leonard is a Composer and arranger of musical works for Philharmonic Orchestra and "Big Band Jazz". This event is located in New Orleans as Jacome is touring the city during the month of September and is free and open to the public!
