Blues for Sparky, by Aaron Alexander Sextet

Blues for Sparky

by Aaron Alexander Sextet

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1.	Wild West 02:51		buy track
2.	Answering Machine 03:14	info	buy track
3.	Twinkle Eyes (for Dad) 04:38		buy track
4.	Jerry's Birthday (for Granelli) 03:25		buy track
5.	Alexander & Greenberg tribute 02:07		buy track
6.	Mañago & Cortes tribute 01:41		buy track
7.	Blues for Sparky 05:56	info	buy track
8.	Ernestine 03:59		buy track
9.	Nancy's Voice 05:10		buy track
10.	Third and Pike 04:18		buy track
11.	Forschmiedt & Gilbert tribute 01:31		buy track
12.	Manza & Jaimé tribute 01:55		buy track
13.	Mellow For My Lou Bro 05:57		buy track
14.	Tropic of Cancer 04:55		buy track
15.	Some Other Time (for Uncle Bill) 06:08		buy track
16.	The D Tune 03:11		buy track

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CD Release Announcement! 5/30/03
Aaron Alexander Sextet
"Blues for Sparky"

All compositions by Aaron Alexander except #15, by Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Aaron Alexander

Announcing the first CD release as a leader from drummer and composer Aaron Alexander, a showcase for his melodic jazz compositions, with a group that provides great ensemble playing and strong solos in the jazz tradition.
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.

"Alexander is an all-around musician whose playing, while often complicated, isn’t intrusive or heavy. A real team man, Alexander leaves room for (others) to stretch out." Harvey Pekar, The Boston Herald

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.

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released May 1, 2003

Aaron Alexander - Drums, Compositions, Arrangements
Greg Wall - Saxophones
Andy Gravish - Trumpet
Ben Williams - Trombone
Mitch Schechter - Piano
Brian Glassman - Bass

Recorded by Rich Lamb at Systems Two, Brooklyn
Mixed by Randy Crafton at Kaleidoscope Sound, Jersey City
Mastered by Gene Paul at dB Plus, Manhattan

Produced by Aaron Alexander, w/J. Granelli & Frank London
Cover photo by Merceditas Mañago-Alexander

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Aaron Alexander New York, New York

Aaron Alexander is a drummer and composer based in NYC. Originally from Seattle he moved to NYC in 1993 and makes his living playing, writing, teaching and presenting music. He has released original music as a leader and appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman and member of collective groups. He is also founding director of the NY Klezmer Series. www.aaronalexander.com ... more

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