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 Craig Alston's Profile |
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Saxophonist/bandleader/Keys/ Bass guitar/composer |
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| Location: | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 29, 2008 (602 days back) |
About Me |
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| I'm an multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Baltimore.I attended Morgan Sate University as an music education major,but learned I really wanted to become a jazz musician.I'm currently the saxophonist for band a called Fertile Ground.Fertile Ground has traveled world over sharing it's unique blend of jazz,soul and world music.While being part of Fertile Ground I stay busy with the Craig Alston Group and as leader of The Eubie Blake Big Band.I'm also the instrumental music teacher /musical Director for the Maryland summer center gifted and talented music program.While doing all of that I still find time to record and perform with as many artist as I can.I've recorded with some notable performers such as:David Murray,Oliver Lake,John Hicks,Julie Dexter,Basement boys,Dj Spen and Lafayette Gilchrest.I also can be heard on Deborah Bonds CD entitled DayAfter playing a sax solo on the song A Message(track2).I'm on the last three Fertile Ground recordings and countless remixes worldwide.I currently working on and completing the finishing touches on my first album which is going to be a live jazz record.
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Music:Member Since: 12/29/2005Band Website: Coming Soon Band Members: The best musicians in the Baltimore/DC area. Influences: Charlie Parker,Duke Ellington,Dexter Gordon,Sonny Rollins,Joe Henderson,Jimmy Heath,Hank Mobley,Max Roach,John Coltrane,McCoy Tyner,Elvin Jones,Herbie Hancock,Chick Corea,Dave Holland,Stanley Turrentine,Wayne Shorter,Ahmad Jamal,John Hicks,Gary Bartz,Wynton Marsalis,Branford Marsalis,Micheal Brecker,Gary Thomas,Chris Potter,Stevie Wonder,Donny Hathaway,The Yellowjackets,Jaco,Grover Washington Jr.All the best musicians in The Baltimore/DC area directly or indirectly.Fertile Ground for believing in my potential and giving me a chance to develop musically. Sounds Like: A mixture between the Branford Marsalias Quartet and The Dave Holland Group. Record Label: N/A Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Soul / Nu-Jazz) |
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Jazz Happy hour every Friday @ PUR Lounge |
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| Come on out and Checkout Craig Alston and Friends each and every Friday at PUR Lounge.PUR lounge2322 Boston StreetBaltimore,MD 212246pm-9pm, freeAttire: Business Casual Posted by Craig Alston on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:42:00 PST |
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