Leo Traversa: Jazz Musician in New York

About Leo Traversa

Leo Traversa is a jazz musician heard in New York City’s small-room circuit, including sets at Bar Bayeux. In performance, he’s been part of free-jazz lineups led by drummer Michael Towne Sarin, alongside Fima Ephron, Jerome Harris, and saxophonist-composer Michael Blake. The work is ensemble-driven, with roles shifting quickly as the group tests pulse, texture, and restraint. Traversa’s playing favors responsiveness over display, keeping the music open to sudden turns.