ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE Curriculum Vitae: Neil Alexander Newburgh, New York USA Musician: Professional experience: composition, performance, production, musical direction for independent acoustic and electric ensembles, dance and theater; proficient with all types of acoustic and electric keyboards, synthesizer/sampling, sound manipulating equipment and software. Extensive knowledge of M.I.D.I. and music software; experienced audio engineer for studio recording and live sound. Grants: 2010: Orange County Arts Grant Project: Waves across the Pond Emerging Music in the Tides of Technology. 2009: Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Mini-Grant – Project: Neil Alexander and Nail present a 400-Year Musical Journey 2003: Arts Community Grants of Orange County / NYSCA: Project: Community Arts For Peace Project (CAPP) 2002: Community Arts For Peace Project (CAPP) Project: Premier of “Newburgh: An Urban Romance” 1987: Meet The Composer Project: Sandra Stratton and Soundance Notable Performances: 2013 San Pedro, CA; New York NY, Beacon NY: “100 Years Of Spring” – Solo piano performance series celebrating the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s “Le Scre Du Printemps” (The Rite Of Spring) in both traditional and non-traditional performance spaces (i.e. Farm Markets etc.). Program included additional works by Gershwin, Bartok, N. Alexander, Jazz Standards & Improvisations. 2012 Harrisburg/Lancaster/Philadelphia PA: “100 Years Of Spring” – Solo piano performance series celebrating the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s “Le Scre Du Printemps” (The Rite Of Spring) in both traditional and non-traditional performance spaces (i.e. Farm Markets etc.). Program included additional works by Gershwin, Bartok, N. Alexander, Jazz Standards & Improvisations. 2007 New York, NY: MOOGFEST 2007 – Neil Alexander & NAIL featured Performer with Adam Holzman, Thomas Dolby, Gershon Kingsly, Herb Deutsch, Jordan Rudess, Spiraling, Xenovibes, etc. Huntington, NY: 75th Birthday Celebration of life and music of Herb Deutsch (composer, educator). Co-organizer; Leader of house band (NAIL). Inter Media Arts Center Theater Huntington NY 2006 Woodstock, NY: CD Release-Neil Alexander & NAIL “Tugging At The Infinite” at Bearsville Theater 2002 Beacon NY: Premier of personal transcription of Le Sacre Du Printemps for Solo Piano Howland Cultural Center 1996 Nyack, NY: CD Release-Neil Alexander “Alone At Last”. 1995 Purchase, NY: “Le Sacre du Printemps” for 2 pianos with Pianist Roberto Pace- Purchase Dance Corps’ production of Paul Taylor’s “The Rehearsal.” 1985 Montreal, Canada International Festival of Mime with the Adaptors Movement Theater Co-composer, musical director, conductor and sound design. New York, NY: Lincoln Center Jazz Series Out-of-Doors-Gunther Hampel Quartet. 1984 New York, NY: “Le Sacre du Printemps” for 2 pianos with Brad Kaus – NYU 1982 Brooklyn, NY: Guest performer at faculty concert–Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Composer: 1978 – Present: Compositions for dance, theater, sound design, and music performance leading to the creation of over 250 works for small ensembles (1 – 10 members) and/or electronic performance in the following styles: 20th Century Classical, Minimalist, Ambient, Electronica, Musique Concrete, Jazz, Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop, Funk Performance: 1973 – Present: All music styles and contexts: solo, duo, trio, small group, chamber, piano duo, electronics, jazz, big band, musical theater pit, dance ensemble and solo accompaniment, singer/songwriter, clinic, master class, etc. Solo 2006 – present: Live electronic musical score for silent film: Aleta: Queen Of Mars, Noseferatu, Phantom of the Opera. 2004 – present: “NAILgun” Electronica Project-Solo performances built around laptop computer generated music i.e. loop, sample and radical audio manipulation. 2002 – present: Own transcription of Stravinsky’s “Rite Of Spring” for solo piano Performance often includes lecture on the structure, history and sources of the work. Works by Bartok, Ives, Gershwin, and Cage prepared piano. etc. 1977 – present: Acoustic and/or electronic, free improvisation, jazz standard repertoire, modern classical, avant-garde. Group Leader/Co Leader 2013 – Present Mr. Gone – Repertory Ensemble focusing on electric jazz circa 1969 – 1987, especially groove based work of Weather Report & Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters & Mwandishi bands. Live performances and Educational work. Le Jazz Electronique – Keyboard/Saxophone duo combining jazz history and repertoire with cutting edge music technology; educational programs demonstrating the influence on Jazz of modern musical styles like Hip-Hop, funk, Classical etc. 2007 – Present Red Slider – Improvisational duo with drummer Ray Levier focusing on drum ‘n’ bass, electronica, funk and ambient 1997 – 2011: Neil Alexander & NAIL– 3-5 piece experimental electric jazz group playing primarily Neil’s compositions. Extensive use of sample sound effects, live MIDI control of synthesizers, custom programming etc. Composed, arranged, and conducted a variety of original material and jazz standard repertoire. Released three self produced CDs. International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE); Chamber Music America (CMA). 2000 – 2007: Inner Music Ensemble-Live ambient music ensemble of primarily improvised music; Instrumentation includes synthesizers, acoustic and electric guitars, loops, kit drum, traditional/tribal/electronic percussion, sound effects, and manipulative audio devices. Festival and private performance. Self Produced CD “One” release in 2002. 1987 – present: Neil Alexander (trio/quartet/quintet)-small group focus on standard jazz repertoire and Neil’s Compositions in both Acoustic and Electric settings. 1978-1981; 1986-1994 A. Animal – Power trio performing progressive Rock music composed by group members, as well as compositions by John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Jan Hammer, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Led Zepplin, etc. CD “Overhaul” released 2001. 1985 – 1988: General Disturbance-Jazz/rock/funk group playing small clubs in NY. 1982 – 1985: Solid Juice-Soul/jazz group playing small clubs in NY. Original material and jazz standard repertoire Group sideman 2008 – present: Mahavishnu Project-High Energy jazz-fusion led by Drummer Gregg Bendian recreating and expanding on John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra era compositions & releases. Ongoing performances. 2007 – 2009: MBA (Meyer/Burnham/Alexander)-Experimental trio, with Bob Meyer (drums) and Charlie Burnham (violin). Free jazz, improvised serial music, ambient and electronica. 1996 – 2006: The Machine: International touring New York based Pink Floyd tribute band. Designed and set up custom keyboard layout; programmed and organized sounds; performed all keyboard parts including overdubs on original recordings and additional guitar parts (on keyboards). On site equipment troubleshooting and repair. Performed on live and studio CD’s/DVD Extensive national & international touring including moderate-large clubs, concert halls and festivals such as Bonaroo. 1983 – 1984: Gunther Hampel “Time is Now”-Small group performances in NY City at the Knitting Factory, Lincoln Center Outdoor Jazz series, etc. synthesizers and other keyboards. Additional groups, performances and/or recordings: Jazz/ Improvisational/Funk Alexander/Dziuba/Kopec/Sharp, Red Slider, Marvin Bu-ga-lu Smith Trio, Virginia Dare, Charles Haynes, Ray Levier, Bob Meyer, Tal Ross September Project: The Heart of Jazz, Judi Silvano, George Brandon, Robert Kopec Quartet, Fred Jacobs Quartet, Big Bang Jazz Gang, Joe Gil & The Trio Of Terror, Premik & Friends (the Light Riders), Effort Mastery Ensemble, Pop/rock/alternative/Reggae-Dancehall/Soul/Blues Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane), Mick & The Maelstrom, Olive & The Branch, Big Fun, Mirror, Frank O’ The Mountain, DBR, Paul Roach & The Young Lions –Scott Weis Band Spoken word with music/Pit band Chainsaw Bear (composed; engineered & produced recording) Howard Killik / Linda Ducci (musical theater music direction and choreography) Guest Performer with School groups: Bergan Youth Jazz Ensemble; Goshen Middle School Jazz Band; Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble RECORDING DISCOGRAPHY: Self Produced and/or As Leader 1987: Neil Alexander: Alexander’s Imbalance (produced/engineered) 1990: A. Animal: Overhaul (co- produced) 1996: Neil Alexander: Alone At Last (produced/engineered) 1999: NAIL: Bent (produced) 2000: Inner Music Ensemble: ONE (produced/engineered) 2002: Alexander/Dziuba/Kopec/Sharp: Insert Jazz Here (produced) 2003: NAIL: Galvanized (produced) 2004: N. Alexander: Newburgh–An Urban Romance/4 Noctrnes (produced) 2006: Logical Oscillator: Downelectro (produced/engineered) 2007: Neil Alexander & NAIL: Tugging At The Infinite (produced) 2008: MBA: Planetarium Music (The Montrose Sessions) (produced/engineered) 2012: Darn That Dream: Solo Piano Vol. 1 (recorded/produced/engineered) Curriculum Vitae: Neil Alexander Experiência profissional: composição, performance, produção, direção musical para conjuntos acústicos e elétricos independentes, dança e teatro; Proficiente com todos os tipos de teclados acústicos e elétricos, sintetizador / amostragem, equipamentos de manipulação de som e software. Conhecimento extensivo de M.I.D.I. E software de música; Engenheiro de áudio experiente para gravação em estúdio e som ao vivo. ________________________________________ Prémios: 2010: Concessão das artes do condado de Orange Projeto: Waves across the Pond Música Emergente nas Marés da Tecnologia. 2009: Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentenário Mini-Grant - Projeto: Neil Alexander e Nail apresentam uma Jornada Musical de 400 Anos 2003: Concessões da comunidade das artes de Orange County / NYSCA: Projeto: Projeto Comunidade Artes Para a Paz (CAPP) 2002: Projeto Comunidade Artes Para a Paz (CAPP) Projeto: Primeiro-ministro de "Newburgh: Um Romance Urbano" 1987: Conheça o compositor Projeto: Sandra Stratton e Soundance Performances notáveis: 2013 San Pedro, CA; New York NY, Beacon NY: "100 anos da mola" - série do desempenho do piano de solo que comemora o 100thanniversary de "de Le de Igor Stravinsky" O Princípio do renascimento "(o rito da mola) em espaços de desempenho tradicionais e non-traditional .). O programa incluiu obras adicionais de Gershwin, Bartok, N. Alexander, Jazz Standards & Improvisations. 2012 Harrisburg / Lancaster / Filadélfia PA: "100 Years Of Spring" - Série de performances de piano solo comemorando o 100º aniversário de "Le Scre Du Printemps" de Igor Stravinsky, em espaços tradicionais e não tradicionais (por exemplo, Farm Markets Etc). O programa incluiu obras adicionais de Gershwin, Bartok, N. Alexander, Jazz Standards & Improvisations. 2007 Nova York, NY: MOOGFEST 2007 - Neil Alexander & NAIL apresentaram o Artista com Adam Holzman, Thomas Dolby, Gershon Kingsly, Herb Deutsch, Rudess de Jordão, Spiraling, Xenovibes, etc. Huntington, NY: 75th Aniversário Celebração da vida e música de Herb Deutsch (compositor, educador). Co-organizador; Líder da banda da casa (NAIL). Centro de Artes Media Center Huntington NY 2006 Woodstock, NY: Lançamento de CD-Neil Alexander & NAIL "Tugging no infinito" no teatro de Bearsville 2002 Beacon NY: Premier de transcrição pessoal de Le Sacre Du Printemps para Solo Piano Howland Cultural Center 1996 Nyack, NY: Lançamento do CD-Neil Alexander "Alone At Last". 1995 Compra, NY: "Le Sacre du Printemps" para 2 pianos com o pianista Roberto Pace- Compre a produção do corpo de dança de Paul Taylor "The Rehearsal". 1985 Montreal, Canadá Festival Internacional de Mime com o Adapters Movement Theatre Co-compositor, diretor musical, condutor e design de som. New York, NY: Série do jazz de Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors-Gunther Hampel Quartet. 1984 Nova Iorque, NY: "Le Sacre du Printemps" para 2 pianos com Brad Kaus - NYU 1982 Brooklyn, NY: Intérprete convidado no concerto da faculdade - Conservatório de Música de Brooklyn Compositor: 1978 - Presente: Composições para dança, teatro, design de som e performance musical, levando à criação de mais de 250 obras para pequenos conjuntos (1 a 10 membros) e / ou performance eletrônica nos seguintes estilos: 20th Century Classical, Minimalist, Ambient, Electronica, Musique Concreto, Jazz, Rock, Rock progressivo, Pop, Funk Atuação: 1973 - Presente: Todos os estilos e contextos musicais: solo, duo, trio, pequeno grupo, duo de piano, eletrônica, jazz, big band, poço de teatro musical, conjunto de dança e acompanhamento solo, cantor / compositor, clínica, master class etc. Solo 2006 - presente: Contagem musical eletrônica ao vivo para filme mudo: Aleta: Rainha de Marte, Noseferatu, Fantasma da Ópera. 2004 - presente: "NAILgun" Electronica Project-Solo performances construídas em torno de computador portátil gerado música i.e. loop, amostra e manipulação de áudio radical. 2002 - presente: Transcrição própria do "Rite Of Spring" de Stravinsky para piano solo Desempenho freqüentemente inclui palestra sobre a estrutura, história e fontes do trabalho. Trabalhos de Bartok, Ives, Gershwin e Cage prepararam piano. Etc 1977 - presente: Acústica e / ou eletrônica, improvisação livre, repertório padrão de jazz, clássico moderno, avant-garde. Líder de Grupo / Líder de Co 2013 - Presente Mr. Gone - Repertory Ensemble focado em jazz elétrico circa 1969 - 1987, especialmente groove baseado trabalho de Weather Report & Herbie Hancock Headhunters & Mwandishi bandas. Actuações ao vivo e trabalho educativo. Le Jazz Electronique - Duo de teclados / saxofones combinando história e repertório de jazz com tecnologia musical de ponta; Programas educativos que demonstram a influência no Jazz de estilos musicais modernos como Hip-Hop, funk, etc. 2007 - Presente Red Slider - Duo de improvisação com o baterista Ray Levier com foco em drum 'n' bass, electronica, funk e ambient 1997 - 2011: Neil Alexander & NAIL- grupo experimental de jazz elétrico de 3 a 5 peças, principalmente composições de Neil. Uso extensivo de efeitos de som de amostra, controle MIDI vivo de sintetizadores, programação personalizada etc. Composto, arranjado e conduzido uma variedade de material original e repertório padrão de jazz. Lançado três auto-produzidos CDs. Associação Internacional de Educadores de Jazz (IAJE); Música de câmara América (CMA). 2000 - 2007: Inner Music Ensemble-Live conjunto de música ambiente de música principalmente improvisada; A instrumentação inclui sintetizadores, guitarras acústicas e elétricas, loops, kit drum, percussão tradicional / tribal / eletrônica, efeitos sonoros e dispositivos de áudio manipuladores. Festival e performance privada. Auto-produzido CD "One" lançamento em 2002. 1987 - presente: Neil Alexander (trio / quarteto / quinteto) - pequeno grupo focado no repertório de jazz padrão e Neil's Compositions em Ambientes Acústico e Elétrico. 1978-1981; 1986-1994 A. Animal - Power trio executando música rock progressiva composta por membros do grupo, bem como composições de John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Jan Hammer, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Led Zepplin, etc CD "Overhaul" lançado em 2001. 1985 - 1988: General Disturbance-Jazz / rock / funk grupo tocando pequenos clubes em NY. 1982 - 1985: Solid Juice-Soul / jazz grupo tocando pequenos clubes em NY. Conteúdo original e repertório padrão de jazz Grupo sideman 2008 - presente: Mahavishnu Project-Alta Energia jazz-fusion liderada pelo baterista Gregg Bendian recriando e expandindo em composições da era da Orquestra Mahavishnu de John McLaughlin e lançamentos. Desempenho contínuo. 2007 - 2009: MBA (Meyer / Burnham / Alexander) - Trio experimental, com Bob Meyer (bateria) e Charlie Burnham (violino). Free jazz, improvisada música seriada, ambient e electronica. 1996 - 2006: ________________________________________ ________________________________________
