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| Jazz@TheFalcon | Neil Alexander & Nail |Thu Jun 24 NEIL ALEXANDER & NAIL | THU JUN 24 7PM* THE FALCON MAIN STAGE The Funky World Jazz Fusion project of keyboardist and composer Neil "Nail" Alexander - has been working and creating steadily for 22 years, while injecting new tunes and new arrangements. NAIL continues to evolve, exploring and incorporating new musical elements. Focusing on original music, "synthmaster" Neil remains the driving force and primary composer and for the group. Featuring: Neil "Nail" Alexander: Keyboards / Synthesizers Brian Mooney: Basses Nadav Snir-Zelniker: Drums Special Guest: Jongyoon Lee: Guitar Neil "Nail" Alexander In a career spanning more than four decades, composer and keyboardist Neil "Nail" Alexander made his mark on the international music scene, touring the US, Europe, Mexico and Canada. Alexander has played hundreds of sold out shows with dozens of notable artists in multiple genres, including The Machine, The Mahavishnu Project, Marty Balin, Corey Glover, Tim Moore, Hudson Valley hip hop phenom Decora (as musical director for 4 years), Pee Wee Ellis, Ted Orr, Jesse Gress, Blue Food, and Jeff Siege Segal among others. Neil established his mastery and energy, and it continues to radiate beyond. Brian Mooney Bassist/composer/bandleader, Mooney founded the classic jazz rock fusion group Piktor's Metamorphosis back in 2008 producing their first live album in 2011, which received excellent reviews. Brian was a member of the progressive rock roup Advent as well. Mooney has performed live and/or in the studio with Rob Paparozzi, Glenn Alexander Group, Bernard Purdie, Ritchie "LaBamba" Rosenberg & Mark Pender (of the Conan O'Brien show), Shueh-li Ong, Monroe Quinn Trio, Marc Stasio Trio, Ray Levier Trio, and others. Nadav Snir-Zeiniker Nadav began his career in the Israeli music scene, absorbing elements of Mediterranean music traditions. After moving to the US for his BFA from the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase, Nadav became happily involved with the New York music scene. His versatility enabled him to perform & record with artists from different genres. Amongst the many artists Nadav has worked with are: Jon Faddis, Stella Mars, Adam Rogers, Ted Rosenthal, Francois Moutin, Cameron Brown, Heather Cornell & Manhattan Tap, and Shirona, to name just a few write your comments about the article :: © 2021 Jazz News :: home page |