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Just Doin' Our Thang

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If ever there was an album that exemplified the Smoothjazz.com concept of "Where Smooth Jazz meets Cool Jazz," then this new release from flutist Bradley Leighton is it! JUST DOIN' OUR THANG is a first-rate collection of eight jazz and pop standards...plus four originals...that beautifully illustrates why the alto flute and the Hammond B3 just might be the most sensual combination of sound and texture in music. The concept of this album intrigued me right from the beginning. When I started listening, my expectations were easily exceeded. A Seattle native, transplanted down the Coast to San Diego in 2001, Mr. Leighton knows his way around jazz, having spent many years as Seattle's "first call" flutist. JUST DOIN' OUR THANG is his second CD release, and I can't begin to tell you how striking the B3 Trio setting is for his mellow, hip flute sound. From his incredibly sexy read (or should I say "reed") on the beautiful "Europa" to his spunky take on the "Pink Panther Theme"...from the sultry "Ain't No Sunshine" to the Bossa-flavored "Deep Sea" (penned by percussionist Allan Phillips), JUST DOIN' OUR THANG is full of inventive, inspired playing. This one's going to be spending a lot of time in my player this summer, and my recommendation is to get a copy for yourself. In the case of Bradley Leighton's JUST DOIN' OUR THANG, Smooth Jazz has met Cool Jazz...and there's definitely something going on between them! ~Scott O'Brien

Sandy Shore has published an excellent review of the album. I merely want to add I disc jockey a program on a jazz station in the northwest. Bradley & Company have a sound that is just what I like. The album just recently hit our new release shelf. I left station at the end of the shift and purchased. Alto Flute is a beautiful sound, but this combination with the Hammond B3 and rythmn is candy to my ears.. It is a good album for your Jazz Collection.