RadioIndy is proud to present Bradley Leighton a GrIndie Award for their CD "Soul Collective." A GrIndie Award is RadioIndy's stamp of approval that this CD is an excellent quality CD. Please join us in congratulating this artist on this accomplishment.
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"Soul Collective" by Bradley Leighton is a smooth jazz fusion album with groove and an upbeat flair. The arrangements are solid and very active. There is quite a lot going on in every song and yet it all comes together. The musiciansship throughout is outstanding. The sax and flute work in particular on this album really stand out, playing quite well off each other. The production on the CD gives an excellent classic smooth jazz sound. Highlights are "Cafe' Con Leche" with Latin elements in the percussion and a vibe that makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. "Ode to Billy Joe" has a funky bassline, mellow flute and nice accentual elements. "Undercover" is one of the strongest arrangements and features some fantastic guitar work. If you enjoy smooth jazz and listening to outstanding jazz musicians, you'll love this CD.
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I remember recommending flutist Bradley Leighton’s JUST DOIN’ OUR THANG as a superb example of “Smooth Jazz meets cool jazz” a few years ago. Then it was BACK TO THE FUNK where “Smooth Jazz meets old school funk,” that I was raving about. Now he’s done it again with his newest release, his 4th, SOUL COLLECTIVE, where as Bradley puts it, “we feature the flute in a variety of ensemble settings… each… producing its own unique sound.” What a great collection of tunes! He continues, “It's fresh and funky – with just enough old school greaze added to ‘keep that same old feeling’ alive and well.” He’s got label-mate Tom Braxton playing sax on a pair of killer tracks, “It’s On” and “Café con Leche.” Sax man Tom Scott comes aboard for a great re-do of the Hall & Oates classic “She’s Gone,” plus he’s on two other cool tunes. Mr. Leighton invited guitarist Evan Marks (Fattburger) to perform on this album as well, and two of the tracks (“Ode to Billy Joe” and “Keep That Same Old Feeling”), previously released to radio but up ‘til now not available on an album, feature Jason Miles as arranger/producer/keyboardist. As I’ve mentioned before, I love Bradley’s playing and percussionist/keyboardist Allan Phillips’ collaborations with him. SOUL COLLECTIVE is another home run for everyone involved. It’s world-class in every sense of the word. Smooth Jazz wins big on this one!
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOweeeeeeee! I enjoyed every cut. Who is this Brdley Leighton? I am breathless after listening to Soul Collective. I clapped my hands and popped my fingers. The arrangements were superb.This CD gets a Barry White "Sho you Right"
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