Leon Abbey

Leon Alexander Anthony Abbey (May 7, 1900 – September 1975) was an American jazz violinist and bandleader.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 7, 1900, to Luther James Robert Abbey and Eva Lee Alexander.

Five years later, he recorded with Clara Smith on "If You Only Knowed" and "You Better Keep the Home Fires Burning".

In 1926, he led the Savoy Bearcats and toured with the band the next year in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

His sideman during his career included Fletcher Allen, Emile Christian, Bill Coleman, Peter DuConge, and Crickett Smith.