Jonathan Alford
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© 2006 Tenayamusic
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Jonathan is a oakland, california based pianist who has performed or recorded with many bay area latin bands including Avance, Los Compas, Los Kimbos, Julius Melendez , Machete Ensemble and others. As well being a mainstay of the latin scene he is also jazz pianist who lends his talents to accompanying singers like Daria, Elaine Lucia, Jenna Mamina, Maria Marquez and Roberta Donnay.Trained classically, Jonathan started learning jazz at the late age of 25, studying with Mark Levine. This is Jonathan's first cd and it showcases the wide variety of styles and influences which make up his musical history. Hope you enjoy it!
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Wow! Where has this guy been?
author: Charles LeoniExcellent original compositions sparked by excellent musicians!
author: Eric MuhlerJonathan Alford is displaying his excellent, professional, classic jazz chops to great advantage on his interesting, scintillating compositions, improvisations, and the standard or two. His side men and women all sparkle in these tight, musical arrangements displaying Jonathan's command of the many genres he attacks with pristine clarity, precision, and a strong dose of personal originality. He gives very little hint as to his influences other than to say that he obviously has mastered the classical and jazz lexicons and and I would say this must be Alford doing his own thing and doing it remarkably well. Fabulous record!