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.” Bradley was named a Yahama Performing Artist in 2006.
Touch – a single (2009)
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Fotografia – from Groove Yard (2003)
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Back To The Funk (2005)
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That Man from Soul Collective (2008)
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Carefree – from Just Doin’ Our Thang (2005)
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Bradley Leighton
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.” Bradley was named a Yahama Performing Artist in 2006.
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Soul Collective – nominated for the “Best Jazz Album of the Year” by the SDMA, 2008
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Back to the Funk – Nominated for the SDMA “Best Jazz Album of the Year” award, 2007
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Just Doin’ Our Thang – Nominated for the SDMA “Best Jazz Album of the Year” award, 2006
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Groove Yard – a 6 track Straight-Ahead collection of Latin favorites
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“Touch” – a single, released September 2009
For more information on Bradley, visit www.fluteguy.com