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| Bradley Leighton on Café Jazz ! |
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Runaway - Bradley Leighton: Featured on The Quarterly Review : Edition 401 - April 2nd, 2006 As a young man growing up in Seattle, Leighton developed a love for big band music while also being drawn to the R&B sounds of Tower of Power and Earth Wind and Fire. In time, he picked up the flute and became involved in a variety of school bands. His interests in jazz led him to explore the club scene; however immediately after high school, Leighton enlisted in the Army. There he played in the 9th Infantry Division band and not long afterward, he rose to musical director for the jazz ensemble. A tour to Seoul, Korea followed but after his discharge, Leighton remained in Korea for several years to teach and perform. Yet, in order to realize greater professional opportunities he ... continue reading. |
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