The Leslie Drayton Orchestra was an American jazz-funk big band led by trumpeter Leslie Drayton (born March 4, 1950), an original member of Earth Wind & Fire. He released three albums and an EP with his orchestra between 1980 and 1984, followed by two albums with his followup combo Fun, all on his own Family Enterprises-imprint Esoteric Records.
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Discography:
- Our Music Is Your Music (1980 • The Leslie Drayton Orchestra)
- Turning a Corner (1981 • The Leslie Drayton Orchestra)
- Close Pursuit (EP, 1983)
- Love Is a Four-Letter Word (1984 • The Leslie Drayton Orchestra featuring Barbara Morrison)
- What It Is, Is What It Is (1986 • Leslie Drayton & Fun)
- Innuendos (1987 • Leslie Drayton & Fun)
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