Christopher Leighton began playing classical guitar, however, after finding a jazz guitar book in library, he copied and learned the chord charts, and began ("to my parents dismay"), playing jazz and rock'n'roll.

Living in Fishkill,New York "through a series of interesting events" he is composing and seeking music licensing.

Musical influences include Mark Knopfler, Pat Metheny, Weather Report, George Gershwin, Keith Emerson, Kenny Loggins, Thelonius Monk, Alan Holdsworth, Van Halen, Frank Zappa, and Lee Rittenour.

Current compositions are accompanied by the virtual studio band 'Cjeff' whos latest release was 'Positive II', a "collection of songs from a stylistically confused muse". PIII is in the works.

Christopher seeks to license and sell his work for soundtracks, video games, other artists, etc.

"I like the unexpected in a musical composition. Once one feels at home, one should have a surprise visitor."