SAM IS A 2nd generation saxophone player born and raised in New York City of Puerto Rican parents; Sam started playing saxophone at the age of seven,and continues his father's sax playing legacy to date. Sam is quoted as saying "I wish my father were alive today to see how far I've taken this beautiful art form that the instilled in me."(father Raul Julius Velez Leon-Musical Director for the famous Barnum & Bailey circus).
Sam attended Juliard School Of Music and at 18 released his first single. Shortly after, he released his first album on(Ghetto Records) , that held the top ten for over 16 weeksin(Billboard Latin Salsa Charts).Today, 12 albums later, Sam finds himself wearing many hats! When not on tour with "Latin Jazz Express Band" he is musical director for the legendary Earl Lewis andThe Channels, Sam also is head producer for Canaan Lake Records Inc.and oversees all arrangements, recordingsand releases. ..
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