Barry Leach
Born in Kentucky and raised in Mississippi, Barry started playing guitar at age 12, inspired by both rock and blues. Barry attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a B.M. in Jazz studies. Performed and or recorded with a wide variety of acts including the Dee Barton Orchestra, HBO, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Carmine Appice, Dorothy Moore and Mac McAnally. He has opened for Yes and Johnnyswim (Donna Summers’ daughter) to name a few. He is an arranger, writer and singer involved in many groups and recording projects. Barry has produced two CD’s with “The Vamps”, a soul-jazz ensemble, a solo project entitled “Stepfingers”, and a jazz standards collection with “The Barry Leach Group”. His performances are an eclectic blend of many styles and genres that enhance
all musical endeavors. Barry has been voted “Best Musician” several times by the Jackson Free Press. In addition to performing and recording Barry is also an educator and
has numerous private students.