Alexander Wright Diverse vocalists highly skilled in Opera, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Soul, Pop & Funk

Based in United States

New York, United States
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LOCATION
New York, United States

TRAVEL
up to 4465 miles

PRICE
from $500 (USD)

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Description Price
Vocal/Piano Duo$500 (USD)
Full Jazz Quintet$0 (USD)
Solo Vocal Performance (W/Accompaniment)$0 (USD)
Vocal/Guitar Duo$600 (USD)
Classical Singing$1000 (USD)

About / Biography

Alexander Wright is a 28 year old actor & vocalist originally hailing from Cleveland, OH. Alex has been performing locally and nationally since he was 10 years old, getting his start in The Amen Corner at Playhouse Square. He is a classically trained bass-baritone, with a focus in opera and classical music. In addition to being a professional opera singer, Alex specializes in gospel, musical theatre, soul, jazz, r&b, folk and rock music. He has been a featured soloist both locally and nationally for multiple musical organizations including The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Opera Theatre, Mother Zion AME, Riverside Opera Company, The Voices of Koinonia, The PK Jones Ensemble, The Robin Blake Sound Experiment, Forest Hill Church Presbyterian, First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, Mt. Zion Fellowship of The Brethren, Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village, The Wright Family Singers & Elégie just to name a few.
Alex started his own band in 2018 entitled Alexander Wright & The Collective. The band is a musician’s collective specializing in jazz, r&b, rock and original contemporary music. The band plays regularly throughout New York. They have been featured performers this year at Minton’s Playhouse, Mezzrow Jazz Club, Small’s Jazz Club, Cloakroom Harlem, The Craftsman, The Club Room, Arthur’s Tavern, Birdland Jazz Club and more. Most recently Caleb was a Karamu House Room In The House Resident as apart of the 2019 Cohort. During his residency he completed a concert series exploring the impact of African-Americans in American Music. Following his residency Caleb relocated to Harlem , New York and has been working regularly in the New York Scene as a vocalist and actor. Pre-COVID he was cast in a role in “Deep Blue Sea” a biographical operetta written and directed by famed Broadway choreographer Bill T. Jones at The Park Avenue Armory. Outside of performing regularly with his band Alexander Wright & The Collective and working as a classical soloist and actor, Alex spends his time writing both plays and novels. He is also a cantor and featured soloist for three churches in New York, Christ Church Riverdale and St. Stephens episcopal church and Mother AME Zion. Alexander and the band just recorded their first album which will be released later this year.

Services Offered:

Weddings

Funerals

Concerts

Events

Live Recordings

Musical Curation

Stevie Wonder Tribute

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Location

Based in United States

New York, United States
Travels up to 4465 miles
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Alexander Wright Rep List

Wives and Lovers - A Minor

Peace - Norah Jones

Misty C Major

That’s All - A Flat

Mack The Knife - G

When Sunny Gets Blue D Minor

Guess Who I Saw Today C Minor

Darn That Dream.

People G Major

New York State of Mind c Major

I Believe In You & Me B Major

Up Above My Head F Major

Feel Like Makin Love G Major

East of The Sun b Flat Major

Knocks Me Off My Feet F Major

Overjoyed A Flat Major

If It’s Magic B Major

Please Don’t Go. G Major

Golden Lady C Minor

Too High. E Minor

Sir Duke. B. Major

Visions. F# Minor

Creepin. F# Major

Perfect Angel. E Major

Love’s In Need. F Minor

Ngicuela. D Major

It Ain’t No Use. F# Major

My Cherie Amour. E# Major

Bird Of Beauty. B minor

Let’s Fall In Love. F Minor

Say A Little Prayer E Minor

Just The Two of Us

I Wish E Flat

Dreams. C Major

Landslide. G Minor

Summer Soft. A Flat Minor

Rocket Love. B Major

Good enough. F# Minor

Dindi c

In A Mellow Tone - C

Smile - D

Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away.

F# Major

Creep in’. F# Major

It Ain’t No Use. F # Major

Ngicuela (I Am Singing) D Major

Saturn. B Major

I Wish. B Flat Minor

Don’t You Worry About A Thing E Major

Another Star. F# Minor

As (Always) A Flat Minor

Jesus Children of America D Flat Minor

If It’s Magic B Major

If You Really Love Me A Minor

You’ve Got It Bad Girl E Minor

Aint Nobody. D Flat Major

And The Melody Still Lingers On (A Night In Tunisia). G Minor.

Tell Me Something Good D Flat Major

The End of A Love Affair B Flat Major

Through The Fire. A Flat Major

Whatcha Gonna Do For Me. F Minor

What You Won’t Do For Love. F # Major

Our Love Is Here To Stay F Major

Cheek To Cheek. C Major

Everytime We Say Goodbye

What You Won’t Do For Love

Nature Boy - D Minor

At Last - F

Trust In Me A Major

You can have him. E Major

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New OrleAns? B Minor

In A Sentimental mood - F

Autumn Leaves - E Flat

What A Wonderful World - E Flat

There Will Never Be Another You - B Flat

Spain B Minor

Over The Rainbow - B Flat

God Bless The Child - B Flat

Lush Life - D Flat Minor

Teach Me Tonight A Flat

L-O-V-E E Major

Alfie. G Major

Someone To Watch Over Me F

The Way You Look Tonight. F Minor

Route 66. C Major

It don’t Mean A Thing

Have You Met Ms. Jones. G

Aint misbehavin B Flat

Round Midnight A Flat Minor

Back To Black. D Minor

Giving You The Best That I Got A Major

Fairytales F# Major

Been So Long F Minor

Rapture. D Major

Sweet Love B Flat Minor

Mystery F Sharp Minor

Until You Come Back To Me D Major

Call Me G Major

I Never Loved A Man F Major

Day Dreaming C Minor

You Send Me. E Flat Major

Bridge Over Troubled Water. B Flat Major

I Wish You Love. D Flat Major

The Nearness of you C Major

L-O-V-E. E Major

When I Fall In Love. E Flat Minor

Unforgettable F Major

Orange Colored Sky B Flat

When Sunny Gets Blue D Minor

Our Love Is Here To Stay B Flat

Back To Black. B Flat Major

Wake Up Alone. A Major

Stronger Than Me. A Minor

Take The Box. D Flat Minor

I Heard Love Is Blind. D Major

You Sent Me Flying. C Minor

Round Midnight. A Flat Minor

Me & Mr. Jones. E Major

Tears Dry On Their Own. D Flat Minor.

Addicted. A Flat Major

Some Unholy War. A Minor

Love Is A Losing Game. C Major

Just Friends. A Major

He Can Only Hold Her. B major

Addicted A Flat Major

Our Day Will Come F minor

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow c Major

Prayer Dance C Major

Waiting (Rachelle Ferrell) C Major

I forgive You (Rachelle Ferrell) G Minor

Peace On Earth (Rachelle Ferrell). E Flat Major

Half Time. E Minor

Valerie. F Minor

Cannock Chase. F# Minor

My Song. C Major

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face c Major

Killing Me Softly. F Minor

Tryin’ Times. G Major

Jesse. B Major

The Best Is Yet To Come. A Flat Major

Sway. D Minor

Look At Me Now. F Major

Georgia. C Major

Distance. G Major

How Deep Is Your Love. B Major

For All We Know. A Major

A Song For You. F Major

Lush Life E Flat Minor

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be free

A Minor

I Shall Be Released. A Major

Love fell on me. D Major

Strange Fruit. F# Major

God Bless The Child. b Flat Major

Someday we’ll all be free. F# major

Young, gifted & black. C Major

Jealous Guy C Minor

Wives & Lovers. F Minor

A House Is Not A Home. F Major

Take Me To The Alley. E Major

In Fashion. D Major

Love Is You. C Minor

My Way. D Major

New York, New York. D Major

All The Way. D Flat Major

My Favorite Things. D Flat Major

The Christmas Song. D Flat Major

In A Sentimental Mood. F

Happy Together. F# minor

California Dreamin. G Minor

Moondance. A Minor

While My Guitar Gently Weeps. e minor

Let It Be. C Major

Get Happy/Happy Days. A Flat Major

Street Life. B Flat Minor

Piano Song. C Major

Inseparable A Flat Major

Our Love. B Flat Major

I’ve Got Love On My Mind. A Flat Major

You Don’t Know My Name. A Major

Unbreakable A Flat Minor

If I Ain’t Got You. G Major

Never Felt This Way. E Major

On & On. B Minor

Saving All My Love For You. F# minor

You Give Good Love. F Major

Gravity (Mayer) G Major

Gravity (Bareilles) C Major

Smoke. B Flat Minor

It Runs Through Me. B Minor

Over the rainbow B Flat

Try a little tenderness. C Major

Coffee & cigarettes C Major

Give Me Time. A flat Major

Alone In Brewster Bay. C Major

I Want You. D Flat minor

What’s going on? D flat minor

Mercy mercy me. D flat minor

Fly Me To The Moon. E flat major

They All Laughed - D

Embraceable You

Orange Colored Sky

Day In Day Out

You Don’t Know What Love Is

Everything Happens To Me

Save Your Love For Me

May I come in

Peace

Vienna

Just The Way You Are

Everything Happens To Me

Mr. Paganini

Love Me or Leave Me

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Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

A microphone and amplification is ideal but not wholly necessary depending on the space where the music is being presented. Power for any electronic instruments are required.


What information do you require about a venue?

Location, stage setup, if any instruments are present at the venue. Sound profile etc.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We do provide sound amplification equipment if needed.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The best gig I’ve ever done is at Dizzy’s Jazz Cmub


What's your favourite type of event?

My favorite type of event is a concert event where the audience and the artists can navigate through the music as a shared journey


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have been working as a vocalist, bandleader, music director, booking agent and musical curator for 8+ years. I have studied multiple genres and I am an accomplished vocalist and bandleader. I began gigging as a professional opera singer during college.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The artist that influences me the most is Stevie Wonder but I glean my jazz stylings from a host of influences Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah a Vaughn, Billy Eckstein, Al Jarreau, Rachelle Ferrell, Jazzmeia Horne, Gregory Porter Etc.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

My standard setup is performing with my jazz quintet, The Problematics


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am happy to perform outside if weather permits.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I am a malleable bandleader and we are open to requests and suggestions.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Our performances are described as high energy and accurate. A smattering of multiple genres and exciting yet poignant music


How Long Are Your Performances

We usually perform 45 minute to 1 hour sets with breaks unless we are performing in a concert format


What Can A Client Expect

A client can expect a dynamic vocalist with accompaniment from some of NYC’s best musicians. Ranging from duo performance all the way up to a full sextet with background vocalists depending on the event and need for music.

Recent Clients

Alexander Wright has performed for these clients:

Lucille’s Harlem

Minton’s Playhouse

Arthur’s Tavern

Fourth Universalist Society in New York

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Janes United Methodist Church

Trinity Church Wall Street

Venues

Alexander Wright has performed at these venues:

Dizzy’s Jazz Club

Lucille’s Harlem

Minton’s Playhouse

Arthur’s Tavern

Fourth Universalist Society in New York

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Janes United Methodist Church

Trinity Church Wall Street

Small’s Jazz Club

Birdland Jazz Club

Live At Emmet’s Place

Mezzrow Jazz Club

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