Leon Rodriguez is a lifelong guitarist who began playing at age 3, studying under notable teachers such as Chester Rupe and Joel Sanders. His career spans over half a century, performing with legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He has written, arranged, and produced numerous radio commercials and film scores. As a sound engineer and producer, he worked with artists including Frank Zappa, Harry Belafonte, and Herbie Hancock. Leon's deep musical roots and natural mentoring ability have made him a highly regarded sideman and studio player.