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Dr. Professor Leonard King
Dr. Professor Leonard King, Detroit’s longtime drummer, vocalist, and composer, played on Saturday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His decades-spanning career made him a key figure in the local jazz scene.
Leonard King Jr., known as Dr. Professor Leonard King, has been a full-time musician since he was 12 years old. He's a true product of Detroit’s rich musical heritage, blending influences beyond Motown into his jazz style. Starting out singing hits from Chuck Berry and Jackie Wilson as a kid, he took drum lessons in Lincoln Park and learned about music’s impact on people from his father’s jukebox business.
By age 14, he formed his first band, Leonard King and the Soul Messengers, which lasted a decade. He’s led multiple groups since then, hosted a radio show, worked in music therapy, taught young musicians, and started his own record label with dozens of albums. His 2026 show in Grosse Pointe Farms showcased his unique style shaped by decades in Detroit jazz. This event already happened.
By age 14, he formed his first band, Leonard King and the Soul Messengers, which lasted a decade. He’s led multiple groups since then, hosted a radio show, worked in music therapy, taught young musicians, and started his own record label with dozens of albums. His 2026 show in Grosse Pointe Farms showcased his unique style shaped by decades in Detroit jazz. This event already happened.
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Last successful source check: Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 AM
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