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Bradley
Leighton brings a unique and powerful sound
to flute. His style of swing evolved from listening to the big, hi-octane
bands of Kenton, Herman and Ferguson in the 60's-70's. His funkiness derives
from years of listening to Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, the
Brecker Brothers and countless other soul/R&B acts. He brings a fire
and flair not usually heard nor expected from a flutist. Bradley has performed
across the US and Asia, as both sideman and bandleader, for over 25 years.
His most recent gigs included opening the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival
for Joyce Cooling and Gerald Albright and headlining the Gainesville Jazz
Festival.
In addition to recording and performing, Bradley Leighton has continued to share his knowledge and enthusiasm of music as a clinician and teacher. Besides private lessons, he leads workshops for musicians of all skill levels, including, "Jazz Improvisation for the Classically Trained Flutist," and "Music For Life - Improvisation for the Adult Amateur Musician." He is also a Yahama Performing Artist.
For
the full Bradley Leighton bio - click
here.
The Bradley Leighton Story
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