BIOGRAPHY – Alexander Stewart
September 2011, a Manchester-born singer releases his debut album ‘All Or Nothing At All’ to critical acclaim. The record, praised by peers of the UK music industry, featured some of the best musicians in Britain. The ‘Stellar’ blend of original material, clever re-arrangements of some famous standards, alongside great pop songs, became a sure-fire hit, confirming a place for Alexander Stewart in the heart of the UK music scene.
Prior to the release of his debut album, Alexander had already featured with the stunning BBC Concert Orchestra and John Wilson Big Band, performed alongside Curtis Stigers and Buddy Greco (on a show hosted by Sir Michael Parkinson, on BBC Radio 2) and had sung live on national television on ITV1. No mean feat for a 23-year-old from Manchester, UK.
Alexander’s band, with MD Alex Webb at the helm, consisted of a who’s who in the world of UK musical talent. Alto saxophonist and award-winning Nathaniel Facey (Emperical), Winston Rollins (Jools Holland Rhythm And Blues Orchestra), Gary Crosby (Jazz Jamaica/ Tomorrow’s Warriors) and Freddie Gavita(Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) being just some of the faces included in the live line up.
The show toured much of the UK playing numerous, high-profile music festivals, including both the London and Cheltenham Jazz Festivals, sell-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s, the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall and in fact almost all of London’s jazz rooms.