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Jun 8, 1999 · By Request by Leslie Drayton released in 1999. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Jun 1, 1999 · By Request encompasses more than a dozen songs recorded on at least four occasions some years ago by trumpeter Leslie Drayton’s orchestra; I can’t say how much of what is included was previously released, but unless you’re an ardent and well–informed connoisseur of the big–band scene, the chances are better than even that Drayton’s gregarious charts (he arranged everything and ...
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About Me. Trumpeter Leslie Drayton’s professional career in music spans more than five decades. During that time, he has served as a founding member of Earth, Wind and Fire; Musical Director and Conductor for Marvin Gaye; Professor of Music; along with leading a critically acclaimed jazz orchestra and small ensembles.
Nov 30, 2018 · View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1999 CD release of "By Request" on Discogs.
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Apr 20, 2023 · Leslie Drayton's passing on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 has been publicly announced by Leak & Sons Funeral Homes in Country Club Hills, IL. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share...
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Jan 11, 2001 · Album Review The Leslie Drayton Orchestra: By Request. by Jack Bowers June 1, 1999. By Request encompasses more than a dozen songs recorded on at least four occasions some years ago by trumpeter Leslie Drayton’s orchestra; I can’t say how much of what is included was previously released, but unless you’re an ardent and well–informed connoisseur of the big–band scene, the chances are ...
Leslie Drayton, born into a musical family, expressed his musical talents as a toddler by picking out melodies on a neighbor’s piano. His natural ability and exposure to music fundamentals at a young age marked the start of a decades-long career as a music professional. Leslie’s formal musical training began at age five with the study of ...
