Charles Alexander
Durham, North Carolina, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | INDIE
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The Muses of Musical ‘Mr. Everything’
Across generations and genres Charles Alexander does it all!
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA (12/20/10) – Only a few musicians can do it all, and Charles Alexander is one of those musicians. As a singer, songwriter and producer, Charles has created a dynamic diversity in his music for over four decades. Across generations and genres - with the help of his muses - he has evolved into a musical “Mr. Everything.”
Alexander’s musical journey began in 1968 as a member of The Black Magic Band. He had the opportunity to work with the likes of Grammy soul singer Betty Wright. Charles also performed with thelegendary Chick Willis and Joe Tex. In addition, he became the keyboard player for singer Will Hatcher. This early exposure to music professionals helped Charles develop his wide-ranging styles and abilities. Composing both original music and performing covers, Alexander’s artistic goal is to produce a unique sound. He explains, “ I write only for me, The sound is mine. Even when I do another artist’s music – It’stheir song, but my style.”
As a solo artist Charles is known for blending urban and r&b with soul and light jazz. “It is break-beat jazz; a unique exploration of progressive rhythm beats,” explains Alexander. Including hints of hip hop and disco, Alexander is also able to fuse reggae, salsa, blues and Caribbean music into his compositions. Indie In-Tune Magazine called Alexander an artist who “unleashes amazing original sounds; his melodies are infectious to his listeners…”
Harnessing the power of the digital revolution, Charles has gathered a growing tsunami of online fans. He has utilized sites like MySpace and Jango to increase his fans and song plays into the hundreds of thousands. Awaiting these fans are seven albums and eighty-three songs. Charles began building his online presence in 2005 with the single “Cry me a Tear” – a smooth instrumental jazz ballad. In 2006Summer Fever hit internet outlets with a reggae and Caribbean theme. It featured eleven tracks in a mix of instrumental and vocal singles. 2006 also saw the release of This is My Dream, as well as a funk/jazz-based album called Gotcha. In 2008, Charles released Passion, with a mix of r&b and urban styles.
In 2010 Alexander released The Key. The album consisted of some cover songs such as “Rainy Night in Georgia” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Charles explains, “The album was fun because I got a chance to do some of the songs I loved as a child.” As 2011 approaches Alexander is preparing tracks and a brand new album. The latest compositions will illuminate his diversity in style. They include the soulful balled “Where Do We Go From Here,” a Christmas song “Merry Christmas Everyday,” and even an upbeat funky track entitled “Shake That Booty.”
Charles has spent years perfecting his musical abilities. He’s toured the USA, worked with legends, and had his music licensed by the likes of HBO and PBS. As a promoter and a record label owner, he’s represented over thirty other artists and acts. He remains heavily involved with helping children with music via Kids Fest TV Show. Indeed the muses of this musical “Mr. Everything” are many. Across generations and genres Charles Alexander has done it all. However, his journey continues onward into the future as his fans anticipate the dynamic diversity of his next release, Confession, due out in January 2011.
- Kat Cha Music Publisher
The Muses of Musical ‘Mr. Everything’
Across generations and genres Charles Alexander does it all!
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA (12/20/10) – Only a few musicians can do it all, and Charles Alexander is one of those musicians. As a singer, songwriter and producer, Charles has created a dynamic diversity in his music for over four decades. Across generations and genres - with the help of his muses - he has evolved into a musical “Mr. Everything.”
Alexander’s musical journey began in 1968 as a member of The Black Magic Band. He had the opportunity to work with the likes of Grammy soul singer Betty Wright. Charles also performed with thelegendary Chick Willis and Joe Tex. In addition, he became the keyboard player for singer Will Hatcher. This early exposure to music professionals helped Charles develop his wide-ranging styles and abilities. Composing both original music and performing covers, Alexander’s artistic goal is to produce a unique sound. He explains, “ I write only for me, The sound is mine. Even when I do another artist’s music – It’stheir song, but my style.”
As a solo artist Charles is known for blending urban and r&b with soul and light jazz. “It is break-beat jazz; a unique exploration of progressive rhythm beats,” explains Alexander. Including hints of hip hop and disco, Alexander is also able to fuse reggae, salsa, blues and Caribbean music into his compositions. Indie In-Tune Magazine called Alexander an artist who “unleashes amazing original sounds; his melodies are infectious to his listeners…”
Harnessing the power of the digital revolution, Charles has gathered a growing tsunami of online fans. He has utilized sites like MySpace and Jango to increase his fans and song plays into the hundreds of thousands. Awaiting these fans are seven albums and eighty-three songs. Charles began building his online presence in 2005 with the single “Cry me a Tear” – a smooth instrumental jazz ballad. In 2006Summer Fever hit internet outlets with a reggae and Caribbean theme. It featured eleven tracks in a mix of instrumental and vocal singles. 2006 also saw the release of This is My Dream, as well as a funk/jazz-based album called Gotcha. In 2008, Charles released Passion, with a mix of r&b and urban styles.
In 2010 Alexander released The Key. The album consisted of some cover songs such as “Rainy Night in Georgia” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Charles explains, “The album was fun because I got a chance to do some of the songs I loved as a child.” As 2011 approaches Alexander is preparing tracks and a brand new album. The latest compositions will illuminate his diversity in style. They include the soulful balled “Where Do We Go From Here,” a Christmas song “Merry Christmas Everyday,” and even an upbeat funky track entitled “Shake That Booty.”
Charles has spent years perfecting his musical abilities. He’s toured the USA, worked with legends, and had his music licensed by the likes of HBO and PBS. As a promoter and a record label owner, he’s represented over thirty other artists and acts. He remains heavily involved with helping children with music via Kids Fest TV Show. Indeed the muses of this musical “Mr. Everything” are many. Across generations and genres Charles Alexander has done it all. However, his journey continues onward into the future as his fans anticipate the dynamic diversity of his next release, Confession, due out in January 2011.
- Kat Cha Music Publisher
How much music is to much. Charles Alexander music can be found or heard just about anywhere. This is a release from our Royalty Statements for the past few years who have used some of Charles Alexander Music, and we do thank them.
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Performance Quarter 2000
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 1999-2000 season
Performance Quarter 2001
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2000-2001 season
2nd Quarter 2001 PBS
Viacom Special Distribution 1993 - 1998
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2001-2002 season
HBO Special July 1992 - June 2002
Viacom Special Distribution 1999
Viacom Special Distribution 2000
Viacom Special Distribution 2001
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2002-2003 season
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2003-2004 season
Sirius & XM Retro Distribution
- Kat Cha Music Publisher (BMI)
How much music is to much. Charles Alexander music can be found or heard just about anywhere. This is a release from our Royalty Statements for the past few years who have used some of Charles Alexander Music, and we do thank them.
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Performance Quarter 2000
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 1999-2000 season
Performance Quarter 2001
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2000-2001 season
2nd Quarter 2001 PBS
Viacom Special Distribution 1993 - 1998
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2001-2002 season
HBO Special July 1992 - June 2002
Viacom Special Distribution 1999
Viacom Special Distribution 2000
Viacom Special Distribution 2001
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2002-2003 season
Live Classical Concerts in the USA, 2003-2004 season
Sirius & XM Retro Distribution
- Kat Cha Music Publisher (BMI)
Charles Alexander does a great job on Gotcha!
Reviewer: www.GreatIndieMusic.com (click for website)
Cd is very well done. Keep up the good work! - GreatIndieMusic
Charles Alexander does a great job on Gotcha!
Reviewer: www.GreatIndieMusic.com (click for website)
Cd is very well done. Keep up the good work! - GreatIndieMusic
Congratulations. "This is My Dream" has unseated one of the previous
top songs listed on RRadioMusic.com's World music page http://www.rradiomusic.com/artists/world.htm
Your song is now among our best 10 world tracks available
for online radio programmers to sample.
- Rradiomusic.com
Congratulations. "This is My Dream" has unseated one of the previous
top songs listed on RRadioMusic.com's World music page http://www.rradiomusic.com/artists/world.htm
Your song is now among our best 10 world tracks available
for online radio programmers to sample.
- Rradiomusic.com
Charles Alexander is an artist who unleashes amazing original sounds; his melodies are infectious to his listeners and leave them wanting more. He has thousands of avid fans, and his downloads are available from hundreds of websites. This proves that the multi talented singer who is also an accomplished guitarist and keyboardist has a successful brand of his own style. He is often associated with many different genres of music from reggae to salsa.
“Maybe In My Mind” is my favourite track as I think it could be played on many different occasions, be it before a night out or a night in with friends. “Sunshine” and “It’s You On My Mind” are full of vibrant sounds with many different instruments being incorporated into the sound, making them almost exotic and refreshing to listen to.
My only criticism is due to my own personal taste, I tend to prefer songs that have lyrics and are not just instrumental. Sometimes his music reminds me of being put on hold on the phone while waiting to be put through to a customer helpline or being in an elevator. Lyrics connect me to a song, and I feel that Charles Alexander’s pieces are enjoyable to hear but they could not be repeated very often or the listener would become bored and unconnected.
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- Indie In-Tunes/Kate Moran
Discography
Award winning song "Every Night I Pray" is the most popular song from the Charles Alexander collecting. It is the most requested, commented and sold. Hundreds of viewers from youtube, jango, and other websites. They love this song, and the demand has now made it a single release. Coming soon, you can carry Charles Alexander around in your pocket with our totally customizable mobile app for Android and newly added iPhone. This is a free app for all of my fans, and friends. Check it out. Plus new songs have been added.
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The Magic Melting Pot of Muse:
Charles Alexander Artist Biography
Charles has the uncanny ability to take varied genres and styles, and meld them into something truly his own. Together with a dynamic diversity in his fan base, he is the creative source for a hoard of musical treasure. Hundreds of thousands of listeners have already poured into Charles Alexander’s magic melting pot of muse.
The Apprentice
A goldsmith spends years learning as an apprentice - and the same was true for Charles as a young musician. With ten other siblings, his family was large, close-knit, and very creative. His father was a minister and the family - quite literally - was the church choir. Charles explains, “My mother became the director of the choir, which included all of my brothers and sisters. This was the first moment music was introduced to me. I was eight years old.” By the age of twelve Charles had become enthralled with the sounds coming out of Detroit’s MoTown sound, as well as the acts from labels such as Stax Sounds. As a teenager, the opportunity to see the Temptations on tour with their orchestra solidified his desire to be a musician.
Performer and Promoter
In 1968, Charles began performing with a group named The Black Magic Band. As a member of the band, he developed and honed his stage presence and performance skills. During the 1970s, he had the opportunity to work with the likes of Grammy soul singer Betty Wright and also performed with legend Chick Willis and Joe Tex. In addition, he became the keyboard player for the popular r&b singer Will Hatcher. This early exposure to music professionals helped Charles form an ear for wide-ranging musical styles and abilities.
The Revue and Kidsfest
Charles created what he called the Charles Alexander Revue during the mid-seventies. With over thirty artists on his roster, his revue toured over one-hundred and twenty-five cities in the USA. In the 1970s and 80s, the revue played dates all over the southeast, with shows at North Carolina Central University - and even opening for soul singer Billy Paul. Alexander had morphed into more than a performer – he had become a promoter.
He eventually joined with Jimmy Liggins – the brother of r&b legend Joe Liggins – to continue to promote other artists and talent. Together with his late wife Katherine, Charles started a local access television show called KidsFest TV. The goal of the program was to bring talented children the exposure they deserved from larger audiences. For over a decade the show's success garnished attention from Oprah’s Harpo productions, Star Search, and The Apollo Theatre. KidsFest was Charles’ way of giving back to a younger generation. With the passing of his wife, the love of his life, he began to return the focus on his own music.
The Style of a Solo Artist
For over thirty years, Charles Alexander managed groups of talent and their publicity. However, a recent renewed focus on his solo career has amplified the evolution of his style. With his ability to play keyboards, bass, and strings, Alexander has a wide array of options when composing. Whether it is original music or performing covers, Alexander’s artistic goal is to produce a unique sound. He explains, “ The sound is mine. If I do another artist’s music – It’s their song, but my style.”
The Muse Melts
If genres were ore, Charles gathers it – and melts it into a blend of urban and r&b. He then shapes it with soul and light jazz. “It is break-beat jazz; a unique exploration of progressive rhythm beats,” explains Alexander. Including hints of hip hop and disco, Alexander is also able to forge reggae, salsa, blues and Caribbean music into his compositions. His musical treasures can be best seen when reviewing his solo releases over the past decade.
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