The Early Bird Jazz Band performs Duke Ellington's "Just Squeeze Me", featuring the talented bassist Walter Stinson, singer Martina DaSilva, and bandleader/reedman Ricky Alexander on Tenor Saxophone. The Early Bird Jazz Band is available for hire: contact Ricky at earlybirdjazz@gmail.com or visit www.rickyalexanderjazz.com for more information.
Ricky Alexanders' Early Bird Jazz Band play the American songbook standard "All of Me". This performance features Martina DaSilva (vocals), Ricky Alexander (tenor Sax), Joe McDonough (trombone), Alex Wintz (guitar), and Walter Stinson (bass).
With Andy Stein (v), Jason Prover (tmpt), David Langlois (wasnb), Jesse Gelber (p) and Ricky Alexander (cl)
Baby Soda jazz band, featuring Tamar Korn, play this obscure novelty number at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The first trans-Atlantic phone call was conducted in the basement of this property. Performed by Gordon Au (t), Ricky Alexander (cl), Jim Fryer (tr), Gordon Webster (p), Jared Engel (bj), Greg Ruby (g), Peter Ford (b), Phil McGowan (d).
The Early Bird Jazz Band performs "Goodie Goodie" made famous by Benny Goodman, featuring the trombonist Joe McDonough, guitarist Alex Wintz, singer Martina DaSilva, and bandleader/reedman Ricky Alexander on clarinet. The Early Bird Jazz Band is available for hire: contact Ricky at earlybirdjazz@gmail.com or visit www.rickyalexanderjazz.com for more information.

 

“Delectably pithy, each of the record’s 11 tunes delivers a heady dose of syncopation and tuneful improvisation, recalling the abandon of jazz-age dance halls and speakeasies.” - Downbeat Magazine

“Whether listeners are long-time fans of trad jazz or just discovering the style, they will find Just Found Joy to be filled with exciting, timeless jazz.” -NYC Jazz Record

“Just Found Joy is full of music that you will find joyful played by cats who continuously find grooves that will keep you swaying and smiling.” - Jersey Jazz

“Alexander is a whale of an improviser in the old style with a strong sense of construction in his solos.” - The Art Music Lounge

“Bright, dizzyingly fast paced solos and quicksilver interaction with trumpeter/cornetist Jon-Erik Kellso” -JW Vibe

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