Nominated for Best Jazz Album of the Year by the San Diego Music Academy

Bradley Leighton - Alto Flute
Allan Phillips - Producer/Percussion/Keyboard
Scott Kyle - Trombone
John Rekevics - Tenor, baritone and alto sax
Brad Steinwehe - Trumpet
Evan Marks - Guitars
Cecil McBee, Jr. - Bass
Duncan Moore - Drums

1. Runaway (Phillips) Buy it on

2. Flow (Phillips) Buy it on

3. Back to the Funk (Phillips/Leighton) Buy it on

4. Midnight Affairs (Phillips/Leighton) Buy it on

5. Clear Blue Skies (Phillips/Leighton) Buy it on

6. Special Lady (Ray/Goodman/Walter) Buy it on

7. Sunday in San Diego (Phillips/Leighton) Buy it on

8. Make It With You (Gates) Buy it on

9. Ready For You (Phillips) Buy it on

10. Soul Moon(Phillips/Leighton) Buy it on

11. Love Light in Flight (Wonder) Buy it on

Bradley Leighton’s third album, Back To The Funk, was released in early 2006. Leighton co-wrote five songs for the collection of R&B, funk, jazz and pop jams, which were produced and arranged by Allan Phillips. Heading to radio first will be “Runaway,” a vintage blast from the past with a modern twist that takes flight with an aggressive rhythmic groove, a cinematic chorus, and fierce alto flute and sweltering sax soloing.

In the contemporary jazz world - where guitars and saxes currently reign supreme - flutist Bradley Leighton brings a fresh, new voice to this popular genre of music. Upbeat, funky urban grooves and the soulful, mellow sound of his alto flute combine to make this collection of tunes a refreshing change of pace in a sometimes mundane and perfunctory genre.

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