Born and raised in Southern
California, Leslie began her musical career learning to play the saxophone in the 5th grade. Soon after graduating
from
highschool, she joined a local big band, Big Wednesday.
Today, twenty
plus years later, she is still playing alto sax and is the female
vocalist with that same band! Leslie also plays her saxophone in
a nine piece swing band, The Reflections, and with the help of
drummer friend, Bob Morphis, started Swing 4 Sale.
Her day job is Junior High English teacher with the Upland Unified
School District. |