Steel pan jazz virtuoso Leon 'Foster' Thomas joined Chris Philips on The Blueprint

Leon 'Foster' Thomas hails from Trinidad and is a passionate advocate of the national instrument, the steel pan. His latest album 'Metamorphosis' is testament to his virtuosity and improvisational ability, a solid jazz album showcasing the pans beautifully in the genre. Leon was in london for several weeks prior to The Notting Hill Carnival and worked with a steel pan orchestra and young players. Not only did he visit Jazz FM and mesmerise with a solo pan session laying down Wayne Shorter's 'Footprints' and Sam Rivers' 'Beatrice' but he took time out to chat about the history and application of his beloved instrument, and play selections from the new album.