Just Doin' Our Thang
ASIN: B0007QN4MI
Track Listings
| 1. Sunny |
| 2. Now's the Time |
| 3. Pink Panther Theme |
| 4. Summertime |
| 5. Breezin' |
| 6. Carefree |
| 7. Europa |
| 8. Lazy Summer Days |
| 9. Ain't No Sunshine |
| 10. Deep Sea |
| 11. Easy Morning |
| 12. Speak Low |
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About the Artist
Classically trained, Bradley Leighton was greatly influenced by the last of the great touring Big Bands like Basie, Kenton and Maynard and all their talented personnel. It was in the after-hours clubs of Tacoma, Washington where he developed his unique sound and style. He was jamming almost nightly with great local musicians who generously shared their bandstands while playing a steady stream of Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and other classic R&B tunes for Bradley to cut his teeth on.
Upon graduating high school, he played in the Army's 9th Infantry Division band at Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he served for a time as musical director of the jazz ensemble. After a tour of service with the 8th Army band in Seoul, Korea, he remained in Seoul teaching and playing jazz in the country's only jazz bar.
After Korea, he returned to Seattle where he spent the next 15 years playing in a wide variety of rhythm and blues bands, Hammond organ trios, funk dance bands and straight-ahead jazz bands. His career has included shows with international stars such as Bobby McFerrin, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie and Patti Kim. His career found him in San Diego in 2001 where he recorded and released his first solo CD, "Groove Yard" in 2003. Derek Winterberg of the "thesmoothjazzsite.com" said, "This is straight-ahead jazz for the smooth and contemporary jazz set. His selections definitely have the unmistakable energy and improvisation that mark it as straight-ahead but are so warm and inviting that it would be appropriate to have it playing while you're romanticizing that special someone in your life."
In addition to Bradley's recording career, he is a clinician and teacher and has received kudos for his workshop, "Jazz Improvisation for the Classically Trained Flutist" as well as "Music For Life - Improvisation for the Adult Amateur Musician." Bradley sums up his theory on music education quite simply: "We need to make music fun for everyone again. It's not an elitist pursuit reserved for artists and performers, it's something anyone can do at any point in their lives for fun, relaxation or personal gratification."
He performs weekly at the club Aurora Trattoria in downtown La Jolla, California as well as various clubs in the San Diego area. He has performed for many corporate events in San Diego, Seattle, Boston and Las Vegas.
Product Description
In his second solo release, Bradley Leighton lays down his regular flute and performs this collection entirely on the alto flute. It's warm, mellow sound - combined with the classic, rich background provided by a great B3 trio - gives this collection of freshly arranged standards and four original compositions a smooth warm glow.
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ASIN: B0007QN4MI Release Date: 2005-04-20 |
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Album Description
In his second solo release, Bradley Leighton lays down his regular flute and performs this collection entirely on the alto flute. It's warm, mellow sound - combined with the classic, rich background provided by a great B3 trio - gives this collection of freshly arranged standards and four original compositions a smooth warm glow.Customer Reviews:
Music For My Ears.......2005-07-10
Smoothjazz.com Review.......2005-06-21
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