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Earth, Wind & Fire is the debut studio album by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in March 1971 by Warner Bros. Records. The album got to No. 24 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart.
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. Since 1980, he has recorded 13 albums as leader.
Earth, Wind & Fire are an American multi-genre band, founded by Maurice White (vocals, drums, percussion) in 1969, the bands original line-up included Maurice, alongside his brother Verdine White (bass), guitarist Michael Beal, pianists and vocalists Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead, percussionist Yackov Ben Israel, vocalist Sherry Scott, trumpeter Leslie Drayton, trombonist Alexander Thomas and ...
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Hence the omission of water, the fourth classical element. Based on this, he changed the band's name, to "Earth, Wind & Fire". White held further auditions in L.A, adding Michael Beal on guitar, Chester Washington on reeds, and Leslie Drayton on trumpet. White was a percussionist and lead vocalist.
His reputation as a trumpet player and arranger allowed him to become a founding member of the group Earth Wind and Fire where he appeared on three albums. The creation of the horn sound that is prominent in the music of EWF is attributed to Leslie.
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. Since 1980, he has recorded 13 albums as leader.
March 4, 1950. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz, Big Band. Member Of. Earth, Wind & Fire. Credits. Submit Corrections. Explore Leslie Drayton's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Leslie Drayton on AllMusic.