Charles Leighton
American classical and jazz harmonica player
About Charles Leighton
Lived 1921 – 2009 (aged 88). Charles Leighton was an American audio engineer, jazz musician and engineer.
Charles Leighton (24 June 1921 – 26 June 2009) was an American classical and jazz harmonica player who performed from the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s. After a hiatus while he managed a recording studio, he performed again in the 1980s until his death.
Publications Charles Leighton, Introduction to Jazz for the Chromatic Harmonica (book & audio tape), arranged and accompanied by Ted Simons on piano, The F & R Farrell Company (publisher & distributor),
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Who was Charles Leighton?
American classical and jazz harmonica player
When was Charles Leighton born?
Charles Leighton was born on 24 June 1921.
When did Charles Leighton die?
Charles Leighton died on 26 June 2009.
What was Charles Leighton's occupation?
Charles Leighton was an audio engineer, jazz musician and engineer.
What nationality was Charles Leighton?
Charles Leighton was American.
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