CD Release Announcement! 5/30/03
Alexander is known as the drummer in such innovative jazz
groups as BABKAS (with Brad Shepik and Briggan Krauss), Hasidic New
Wave, Satoko Fujii Orchestra, Jay Clayton/Jim Knapp Collective, Tronzo
Trio and Timebone. His appearances with The Klezmatics, Frank London’s
Klezmer Brass All-Stars, Boban Markovic Orkestar, Susan Watts/Hoffman,
Mikveh, The Mazeltones and Margot Leverett have brought him acclaim
in the klezmer and world music scenes. In 2001 Alexander conceived and
co-produced Hasidic New Wave’s acclaimed collaboration with Senegalese
Sabar ensemble Yakar Rhythms, entitled "From the Belly of Abraham,"
on Knitting Factory Records The new CD "Blues for Sparky" is made up entirely of Alexander originals, save for one arrangement of the jazz standard ‘Some other Time.’ Alexander does four short improvised drum solos as well, highlighting his melodic phrasing and using a broad palette of sounds.
For his debut CD as a leader Alexander has put together
a group of great players from the New York jazz scene who have a history
playing together, a great rapport and an ensemble sound. Saxophonist
Greg Wall, is co-leader of Hasidic New Wave, and teaches Jazz Studies
at Rutgers University. Trumpeter Andy Gravish has performed with Buddy
Rich, Artie Shaw, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Orange then Blue, Gunther Schuller
and Tony Bennett. Trombonist Ben Williams has performed with George
Coleman, Claudio Roditi, Oliver Lake and The Composers Big Band. Pianist
Mitch Schechter has performed with Andy Statman, Crossing Point, Vic
Juris, Gary Mazaroppi, and others. Bassist Brian Glassman has performed
with Lionel Hampton, John & Bucky Pizzarelli, Paquito DiRivera,
Benny Golson, Dr. Billy Taylor, James Moody, and Benny Carter. The CD is Distributed by: For more information, interviews or booking, contact
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