Les was born in San Francisco, California and began his professional music career in 1964 at the age of ten playing gigs in and around the S.F. Bay Area. After finishing his College education at North Texas State University and touring with the Famed 1:00 Lab Band, Les moved to Los Angeles where has continued to pursue his freelance career since the early 1980’s.

Les has toured with - The Eagles, Woody Herman, Glen Campbell, Mel Torme, Brian Setzer,
The McGuire Sisters, Taj Mahal, Jack Mack , Debbie Reynolds and
Peter Nero to name just a few of the Artists .

Les has Recorded with - Herbie Hancock, No Doubt, Bobby Womack, Gregg Allman, Glenn
Frey, Simon Shaheen, Rhiannon Giddens, Bob Belden, Mark Masters,
Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Eric Burdon, Fantasia, Neil Diamond,
Buddy Greco, Woody Herman, Hoobastank and many more.

Prominent influences include - Fred Berry, Jim Riggs, Dr. Leon Breeden and Trumpet Greats -
Edward Haug, Claude Gordon, Miles Davis and Donald Byrd.

Les has been profoundly influenced through his close forty year friendship with the Late Great
Jazz Artist - Bob Belden.